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Tatterton MJ, Bethell C. Enhancing collaboration through interprofessional learning. Evid Based Nurs 2024; 27:86-87. [PMID: 38871440 DOI: 10.1136/ebnurs-2024-104120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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- Michael J Tatterton
- School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership, University of Bradford, Bradford, UK
- Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice, North Anston, UK
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- School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership, University of Bradford, Bradford, UK
- Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice, North Anston, UK
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Zhu H, Li X, Zhang H, Lin X, Qu Y, Yang L, Ma Q, Zhou C. The association between proactive personality and interprofessional learning readiness in nursing students: The chain medication effects of perceived social support and professional identity. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2024; 140:106266. [PMID: 38833758 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2024.106266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2023] [Revised: 05/05/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND Interprofessional education (IPE) has been advocated for all healthcare students, and readiness for interprofessional learning significantly influences its effectiveness. It is essential to explore the antecedent factors of readiness for interprofessional learning among nursing students to promote IPE. While a proactive personality might impact readiness for interprofessional learning, its specific role has remained unspecified. OBJECTIVE To examine the mediation effects of perceived social support and professional identity on the association between proactive personality and readiness for interprofessional learning among nursing students. DESIGN The study utilised a cross-sectional design. SETTINGS Research was conducted at two universities and two vocational schools in Hainan Province, China. PARTICIPANTS On-campus nursing students were invited to participate between March and May 2023. METHODS A flyer was distributed to the participants with a QR code to scan to voluntarily complete the online survey, including the Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale (RIPLS), Proactive Personality Scale, Perceived Social Support Scale and Professional Identity Status Questionnaire Scale 5d. Descriptive analysis, Pearson associations and mediation analysis were conducted using SPSS software version 26.0 and PROCESS version 4.2 for SPSS. RESULTS The participants' average RIPLS score was 66.93 ± 9.28. Proactive personality (r = 0.633, p < 0.01), perceived social support (r = 0.605, p < 0.01) and professional identity (r = 0.549, p < 0.01) were all positively related to readiness for interprofessional learning. Meanwhile, the relationship between proactive personality and readiness for interprofessional learning was partly mediated by perceived social support (25.15 %), professional identity (13.35 %) and the chain effects (9.48 %) of perceived social support and professional identity. CONCLUSIONS The nursing students in Hainan, China demonstrated a medium level of readiness for interprofessional learning. Compound strategies that foster proactive personality, provide social support and boost positive professional identity are warranted to improve nursing students' readiness for interprofessional learning.
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- Hongrui Zhu
- Hainan Medical University, 3 Xueyuan Road, Chengxi District, Haikou 571199, Hainan, China; Central South University, 172 Tongzipo Road, Yuelu District, Changsha 410013, Hunan, China
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- Central South University, 172 Tongzipo Road, Yuelu District, Changsha 410013, Hunan, China.
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- Hainan Medical University, 3 Xueyuan Road, Chengxi District, Haikou 571199, Hainan, China
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- Hainan Health Vocational College, 32 Xiuhua Road, Xiuying District, Haikou 570311, Hainan, China
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- Hainan Medical University, 3 Xueyuan Road, Chengxi District, Haikou 571199, Hainan, China
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- Central South University, 172 Tongzipo Road, Yuelu District, Changsha 410013, Hunan, China
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- Sanya College, 191 Xueyuan Road, Jiyang District, Sanya 572022, Hainan, China
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- Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 13 Hangkong Road, Xunkou District, Wuhan 430030, Hubei, China
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Alrasheed M, Alsuhibani A, Alotaibi W, Gari M, Alashgar A, Doherty M, Boone J, Almangour TA, Hincapie A. Pharmacy students' interprofessional experience and performance in advanced pharmacy practice experience rotations amid COVID-19 pandemic. Front Med (Lausanne) 2024; 11:1394652. [PMID: 38835790 PMCID: PMC11148434 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1394652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024] Open
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Introduction Interprofessional education (IPE) is essential in pharmacy training, providing students with vital collaborative skills for real-world healthcare. Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) is integral to IPE, allowing students to apply their knowledge in diverse healthcare settings. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted healthcare education and raised concerns about its impact on IPE during APPE rotations. Our study investigates the pandemic's influence on pharmacy students' interprofessional interactions and APPE performance. Objective To assess the interprofessional experiences of fourth-year pharmacy students before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in the context of APPE. Methods This retrospective observational study examined the experiences of P4 pharmacy students in the United States during APPEs before and during the pandemic. We employed electronic surveys with 21 questions to gauge interactions and interprofessional team effectiveness, employing Likert scale response options. We compared responses between the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 APPE rotations using statistical tests. Results Our study encompassed 83 and 86 students for the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 APPE rotations, respectively, achieving a 100% response rate. Amid the pandemic, written communications between pharmacy students and healthcare providers in general medicine rotations increased, while in-person engagement decreased. Pre-COVID, students reported higher colleague referrals and greater interprofessional utilization during ambulatory care rotations. Conclusion COVID-19 shifted interactions from in-person to written communication between pharmacy students and healthcare providers. Students reported decreased satisfaction with their interprofessional experiences. This research offers insights into the changing landscape of pharmacy education, helping students prepare for evolving challenges in healthcare delivery and education.
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- Marwan Alrasheed
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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- James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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- James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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- James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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Saragih ID, Hsiao CT, Fann WC, Hsu CM, Saragih IS, Lee BO. Impacts of interprofessional education on collaborative practice of healthcare professionals: A systematic review and meta-analysis. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2024; 136:106136. [PMID: 38422794 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2024.106136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate and statistically synthesise data on the effects of interprofessional education on healthcare professionals' collaborative practice among healthcare professionals. DESIGN A systematic review and meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES Seven databases and the grey literature were searched to collect relevant studies from database inception to 15 May 2023. REVIEW METHODS A random-effects model was used to assess the pooled effect size. Each pooled analysis was tested for publication bias using Egger's regression test. RESULTS Eleven studies were included in the final analysis. The evaluation of pooled results showed that interprofessional education significantly enhanced attitudes towards or mutual respect among healthcare professionals (pooled standardized mean difference: 0.14; 95 % Confidence Interval: 0.01-0.28; p = 0.04) and interprofessional knowledge (pooled standardized mean difference: 0.43; 95 % Confidence Interval: 0.22-0.65; p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Interprofessional education is a feasible approach to enhance attitudes towards or mutual respect among healthcare professionals as well as their interprofessional knowledge. Future research is needed to consider the inclusion of a module designed to develop mutual interests and communication to enhance students' perspectives on the importance of the interprofessional education approach.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan; School of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan.
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- Medical education Department, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan; National Chung Cheng University, Minhsiung, Chiayi, Taiwan.
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- College of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Center for Innovative Research on Aging Society (CIRAS), National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan.
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Bostedt D, Dogan EH, Benker SC, Rasmus MA, Eisner E, Simon NL, Schmitz M, Missler M, Darici D. Interprofessional socialization of first-year medical and midwifery students: effects of an ultra-brief anatomy training. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2024; 24:464. [PMID: 38671410 PMCID: PMC11055232 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-024-05451-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND Interprofessionalism is considered a key component in modern health profession education. Nevertheless, there remains ongoing debate about when and where to introduce interprofessional trainings in the curriculum. We identified anatomy, a subject commonly shared among health professionals, as a practical choice for initiating early intergroup-contact between first-year medical and midwifery students. Our study examined the effects of a four-hour block course in anatomy on interprofessional socialization and valuing, as well as long-term effects on intergroup contact. METHODS Based on different concepts and theories of learning, we implemented 12 interprofessional learning stations. Several measures were taken to foster group cohesion: (1) self-directed working in interprofessional tandems on authentic obstetric tasks, (2) competing with other tandems, (3) creating positive interdependencies during task completion, and (4) allowing room for networking. In a pre-post design with a three-month follow-up, we assessed the outcomes of this ultra-brief training with qualitative essays and quantitative scales. RESULTS After training, both groups improved in interprofessionalism scores with strong effect sizes, mean difference in ISVS-21 = 0.303 [95% CI: 0.120, 0.487], P < .001, η² = 0.171, while the scales measuring uniprofessional identity were unaffected, mean difference in MCPIS = 0.033 [95% CI: -0.236, 0.249], P = .789. A follow-up indicated that these positive short-term effects on the ISVS-21 scale diminished after 12 weeks to baseline levels, yet, positive intergroup contact was still reported. The qualitative findings revealed that, at this initial stage of their professional identity development, both medical and midwifery students considered interprofessionalism, teamwork and social competencies to be of importance for their future careers. CONCLUSION This study advocates for an early implementation of interprofessional learning objectives in anatomical curricula. Young health profession students are receptive to interprofessional collaboration at this initial stage of their professional identity and derive strong advantages from a concise training approach. Yet, maintaining these gains over time may require ongoing support and reinforcement, such as through longitudinal curricula. We believe that an interprofessional socialization at an early stage can help break down barriers, and help to avoid conflicts that may arise during traditional monoprofessional curricula.
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- Dana Bostedt
- Medical faculty, Universität Münster, 48149, Münster, Germany
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- Medical faculty, Universität Münster, 48149, Münster, Germany
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- Institut für Anatomie und Vaskuläre Biologie, Universität Münster, 48149, Münster, Germany
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- Institut für Anatomie und Molekulare Neurobiologie, Universität Münster, Vesaliusweg 2-4, 48149, Münster, Germany
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- Institut für Anatomie und Molekulare Neurobiologie, Universität Münster, Vesaliusweg 2-4, 48149, Münster, Germany.
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Sara SA, Schwarz A, Knopp MI, Warm EJ. Twelve tips for creating a longitudinal quality improvement and safety education for early health professions students. MEDICAL TEACHER 2024; 46:330-336. [PMID: 37917988 DOI: 10.1080/0142159x.2023.2274137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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Despite the numerous calls for integrating quality improvement and patient safety (QIPS) curricula into health professions education, there are limited examples of effective implementation for early learners. Typically, pre-clinical QIPS experiences involve lectures or lessons that are disconnected from the practice of medicine. Consequently, students often prioritize other content they consider more important. As a result, they may enter clinical settings without essential QIPS skills and struggle to incorporate these concepts into their early professional identity formation. In this paper, we present twelve tips aimed at assisting educators in developing QIPS education early in the curricula of health professions students. These tips address various key issues, including aligning incentives, providing longitudinal experiences, incorporating real-world care outcomes, optimizing learning environments, communicating successes, and continually enhancing education and care delivery processes.
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- S Anthony Sara
- College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Division of Hospital Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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Guinat M, Staffoni L, Santschi V, Didier A, Gachoud D, Greppin-Bécherraz C. Evaluating the impact of a blended interprofessional education course on students' attitudes towards interprofessional education: a pre-post study. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2024; 24:204. [PMID: 38413938 PMCID: PMC10900638 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-024-05170-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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BACKGROUND Since 2011, five educational and healthcare institutions have implemented a short interprofessional education (IPE) course to bring together undergraduates from five disciplines. To meet the logistical challenges of IPE implementation, more specifically, the large number of classrooms needed to gather students together and the need for human resources to guide learning activities, a face-to-face IPE course was redesigned into a blended (online and face-to-face collaborative learning activities) IPE course. In March 2023, 183 medical, 378 nursing, 46 radiologic technology, 69 physiotherapy, and 74 occupational therapy students participated in a one-day IPE blended course to learn interprofessional team functioning and dynamics, role clarification and responsibilities of other professions, and interprofessional communication skills. This study aimed to assess students' changes in attitudes towards IPE after being involved in a large-scale interprofessional blended learning course. METHODS A before-after study was conducted using a French translation of the validated questionnaire "University of West of England Interprofessional Questionnaire" (UWE-IP questionnaire). Students' attitudes towards interprofessional (IP) relationships and IP learning were measured before and after the course. In March 2023, two hundred fifty-six students from five professions answered two subscales of the UWE-IP questionnaire before and after the course (response rate 34%). RESULTS Students' attitudes towards IP relationships improved significantly after the course. The score on this subscale (min 8; max 24) changed from 11.18 (SD 2,67) before the course to 10,38 (SD 2,55) after the course, indicating a significant improvement in attitudes towards IP relationships (p < 0,001). More specifically, students had more positive attitudes on the item "I have a good understanding of the roles of different health and social care professionals." and the item "I feel that I am respected by people from other health and social care disciplines." after the course. A positive change in students' attitudes towards IP learning was observed, but the results were not significative. CONCLUSION A face-to-face IPE course redesigned as a blended course helped overcome existing challenges to implementing an IPE course. The results suggest a blended IPE course improves students' attitudes towards interprofessionality.
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- M Guinat
- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland.
- Medical Education Unit of the School of Medicine FBM, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.
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- Haute Ecole de Santé Vaud (HESAV), School of Health Sciences, HES-SO, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- La Source, School of Nursing Sciences, HES-SO, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Haute Ecole de Santé Vaud (HESAV), School of Health Sciences, HES-SO, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Medical Education Unit of the School of Medicine FBM, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
- Department of Internal Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Haute Ecole de Santé Vaud (HESAV), School of Health Sciences, HES-SO, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Nguyen HTT, Wens J, Tsakitzidis G, Valcke M, Nguyen HT, Duong TQ, Nguyen CT, Hoang DA, Hoang YTB, Duong LTN, Nguyen HV, Truong TV, Nguyen HVQ, Nguyen TM. A study of the impact of an interprofessional education module in Vietnam on students' readiness and competencies. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0296759. [PMID: 38354173 PMCID: PMC10866504 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0296759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION The literature puts forward a range of challenges of interprofessional education (IPE) related to its planning, initiation, implementation, and especially to IPE assessment. The present study aims to map changes in students' readiness and interprofessional collaboration competence (IPCC) in implementing an innovative IPE module. Potential differences in impact related to the health education programs and IPCC scores resulting from self-, peer-, and tutor assessments will also be analysed. METHODS A pre-post design was adopted. The student's readiness for interprofessional learning was assessed using the Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale, and the student's IPCC score was calculated based on self-, peer-, and tutor assessments with the interprofessional collaborator assessment rubric. RESULTS Students' mean post-test readiness scores and mean post-test IPCC scores were significantly higher than the total and subscales/domain pre-test scores (p<0.01). No significant within-subject differences were observed in students' readiness total or subscale scores when comparing health educational programs. However, significant differences were observed in students' mean total IPCC scores between programs (p<0.01). Significant differences in students' average IPCC scores were found when comparing self-, peer- and tutor assessment scores in six domains (p<0.01). Also, significant correlations between peer and tutor assessment scores were observed (p<0.01). CONCLUSION The IPE module, designed and implemented to focus on patient-centred practice within a primary care context, positively impacted students' readiness and IPCC development. These results offer insights to expand the implementation of the IPE module to all health educational programs.
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- Huyen Thi Thanh Nguyen
- Department of Family Medicine, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue, Vietnam
- Department of Family Medicine and Population Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerpen, Belgium
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- Department of Family Medicine and Population Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerpen, Belgium
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- Department of Family Medicine and Population Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerpen, Belgium
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- Department of Educational Studies, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Family Medicine, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue, Vietnam
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- Department of Family Medicine, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue, Vietnam
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- Department of Family Medicine, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Odonto-Stomatology, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Public Health, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Nursing, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Vietnamese Traditional Medicine, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue, Vietnam
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue, Vietnam
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- Department of Family Medicine, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue, Vietnam
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Hermasari BK, Maftuhah A, Nugroho D, Budiastuti VI, Pamungkasari EP. The impact of online interprofessional learning on family health education to prepare collaborative-ready health professionals: A mixed-method study. JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROMOTION 2024; 13:12. [PMID: 38532922 PMCID: PMC10965014 DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_119_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND Interprofessional education (IPE) is an experience that occurs when students from two or more professions learn about, from, and with each other to improve the quality of health services. One of the IPE teaching strategies is to use an online approach. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the community needs effective health education to prevent disease transmission. This study aims to assess the attitudinal changes toward IPE among health students in Indonesia after attending an online course during the COVID-19 pandemic. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study used a mixed-method study design with a concurrent approach. It was conducted in 2021 at a health profession education school of a University in Indonesia. An online project-based interprofessional learning in family health education was conducted. The quantitative analysis was carried out using pre- and post-tests with The Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale (RIPLS) survey. Meanwhile, the qualitative methods used the phenomenological approach to Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and student reflective essays. The qualitative data were coded using thematic content analysis. The paired samples t-test was used if the data were normally distributed, or the Wilcoxon test if the data had abnormal distribution. RESULTS The students' attitudes regarding team and collaboration; professional identity; roles and responsibility improved significantly from pre- to post-test (<0.001). The participants perceived that all four interprofessional core competencies were achieved in their learning. They also mentioned their experiences regarding factors contributing to the success of the online course. The family health education project gave the participants more insight into professionalism and patient-centered care. CONCLUSIONS Online IPE courses can increase student readiness in collaborative practice and support students' learning to achieve interprofessional core competencies. The students feel the benefit of family health education for their profession.
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- Bulan K. Hermasari
- Department of Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia
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Lines LE, Kakyo TA, McLaren H, Cooper M, Sivertsen N, Hutton A, Zannettino L, Starrs R, Hartz D, Brown S, Grant J. Interprofessional Education in Child Protection for Preservice Health and Allied Health Professionals: A Scoping Review. TRAUMA, VIOLENCE & ABUSE 2024:15248380231221279. [PMID: 38281156 DOI: 10.1177/15248380231221279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Health and allied health professionals are uniquely positioned to collaborate in prevention, early intervention and responses to child maltreatment. Effective collaboration requires comprehensive interprofessional education (IPE), and inadequate collaboration across sectors and professions continually contributes to poor outcomes for children. Little is known about what interprofessional preparation health and allied health professionals receive before initial qualification (preservice) that equips them for interprofessional collaboration and provision of culturally safe care in child protection. This scoping review aimed to identify what is known internationally about IPE in child protection for preservice health and allied health professionals. Thirteen manuscripts reporting 12 studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the synthesis. Key characteristics of the educational interventions are presented, including target disciplines, core content and their learning objectives and activities. Findings demonstrated primarily low-quality methodologies and educational interventions that had not been replicated beyond their initial context. Many educational interventions did not provide comprehensive content covering the spectrum of prevention, early intervention and responses for all types of child maltreatment, and/or did not clearly indicate how IPE was achieved. Key challenges to delivering comprehensive interprofessional child protection include lack of institutional support and competing priorities across disciplines who must meet requirements of separate regulatory bodies. Consequently, there is a need for further development and robust evaluation of educational interventions to explore how interprofessional collaborative skills for child protection can be developed and delivered in preservice health and allied health professional education.
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- Lauren Elizabeth Lines
- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- College of Education, Psychology, and Social Work, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Sámi Nursing, UiT Arctic University of Norway, Hammerfest, Norway
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- College of Education, Psychology, and Social Work, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- College of Education, Psychology, and Social Work, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University (Parramatta & South) and Western Sydney Local Health District, Penrith, NSW, Australia
- Molly Wardaguga Research Center, Charles Darwin University, Casuarina, NT, Australia
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- College and Research Services, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Faculty of Science and Health, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, NSW, Australia
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Collis JM, Barradell S, Broman P, Brownie S. University Staff Insights on Interprofessional Education and Student-Led Clinic Opportunities at an Australian University. J Multidiscip Healthc 2024; 17:305-315. [PMID: 38268850 PMCID: PMC10807446 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s447690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024] Open
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Purpose Organizational and university staff buy-in and advocacy are critical considerations in planning successful interprofessional education (IPE) initiatives in healthcare, such as interprofessional student-led clinics (SLCs). This study was designed with the purpose of gaining deeper insight into current views and perspectives of academic and professional staff at an Australian university, as a precursor to planning IPE and SLC activities. Methods All academic and professional staff from within the School of Health Sciences were invited to participate in the study. In-depth-qualitative interviews were conducted with 16 staff to explore academic and professional staff perspectives on IPE and SLCs. Reflexive thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. Results Findings are grouped within five themes that incorporate broad perspectives on the tensions and possibilities of IPE and establishment of SLCs: Academic and professional staff commitment; Better/smarter IPE; Student-led clinic potential; Vision and innovation; and Strategy and resourcing. The themes reflect the high value placed on IPE by academic and professional staff and incorporate innovative ideas on how to prepare students for a rapidly changing and evolving healthcare environment. A reticence towards standard models of university based SLCs was expressed. Conclusion Academic and professional staff insights suggest university leaders need to develop a greater strategic focus on improving IPE. Effective engagement with staff is required to support IPE planning and implementation. If considering implementation of SLCs, contemporary fit-for-purpose models should be explored such as partnerships with primary healthcare providers, community wellness facilities, and hospital clinics rather than traditional university-based clinics.
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- Julie M Collis
- School of Health Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Centre for Health and Social Practice, Waikato Institute of Technology, Hamilton, New Zealand
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- School of Health Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Centre for Health and Social Practice, Waikato Institute of Technology, Hamilton, New Zealand
- Griffith Health, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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Posey K, Prol L. Nurse practitioner faculty attitudes about interprofessional education. J Am Assoc Nurse Pract 2024:01741002-990000000-00191. [PMID: 38197789 DOI: 10.1097/jxx.0000000000000983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
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BACKGROUND Nurse practitioner (NP) faculty attitudes toward interprofessional education (IPE) can be barriers to the shift in culture and successful implementation of IPE into nursing curricula. A paucity of studies exist comparing faculty attitudes of IPE with different educational modalities. PURPOSE The purpose of this research is to compare NP faculty attitudes toward IPE between IPE experiences and educational modalities in NP academic programs. METHODOLOGY A quantitative cross-sectional comparative design was used. An electronic survey was advertised to approximately 3,000 members of the National Organization of NP Faculties by email blasts to assess their attitudes toward IPE in the academic setting. RESULTS Participating NP faculty (n = 208) completed the survey, with a response rate of 6.9%. The results showed that NP faculty reported positive attitudes toward IPE (M = 4.33). Nurse practitioner faculty attitudes toward IPE and participation in IPE experiences were not statistically significant (p = .126). Nurse practitioner faculty attitudes toward IPE did not differ with the educational modality. The main effect of the NP degree program educational modality was not statistically significant, F(2, 172) = 0.74, p = .479. CONCLUSIONS Nurse practitioner faculty are optimistic about IPE in multiple educational modalities but still have some reservations about how to implement IPE activities successfully. IMPLICATIONS The NP faculty attitudes and barriers to IPE curricular development in all educational modalities must be addressed to prepare NP students to be competent collaborative practice-ready providers on graduation.
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- Rider University, Lawrenceville, New Jersey
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Medina-Córdoba M, Cadavid S, Espinosa-Aranzales AF, Aguía-Rojas K, Bermúdez-Hernández PA, Quiroga-Torres DA, Rodríguez-Dueñas WR. The effect of interprofessional education on the work environment of health professionals: a scoping review. ADVANCES IN HEALTH SCIENCES EDUCATION : THEORY AND PRACTICE 2023:10.1007/s10459-023-10300-4. [PMID: 38038831 DOI: 10.1007/s10459-023-10300-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 10/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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To explore the existing literature on the effect of Interprofessional Education (IPE) on the work environment of health professionals. The research question was systematized according to the PCC (Population, Concept, and Context) format. A scoping review was performed. A search of multiple bibliographic databases identified 407 papers, of which 21 met the inclusion criteria. The populations of the 21 studies reviewed were composed of professionals in the fields of medicine, nursing, psychology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and social work, among others. The study contexts were both academic and nonacademic hospitals, mental health institutions, and community settings, and the topics examined were organizational climate, organizational culture, organizational attachment and job satisfaction. The findings from the reviewed studies showed positive effects of IPE interventions on organizational climate and culture, but the results on job satisfaction and organizational attachment were mixed (i.e., positive and no effects following IPE interventions). Research on IPE is worth more attention as IPE could be an effective alternative for the fulfillment of the Quadruple Aim and achieving the third of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, aimed at improving health and well-being. It seems critical for IPE to be positioned as a trend in global health, aiming at boosting human health resources as one of its building blocks and calling the attention of health decision-makers.
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- Program of Psychology, People, Family and Society Research Group, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad del Rosario, Bogota, Colombia.
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- Program of Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation Science Research Group, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad del Rosario, Bogota, Colombia
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- Program of Medicine, Medical and Health Sciences Education Research Group, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad del Rosario, Bogota, Colombia
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- Program of Biomedical Engineering, Gibiome Research Group, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad del Rosario, Bogota, Colombia
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- Program of Biomedical Engineering, Gibiome Research Group, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad del Rosario, Bogota, Colombia
- Electronics Engineering Department, Bioengineering Signal Analysis and Image Processing Research Group, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogota, Colombia
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Kennie-Kaulbach N, Crespo K, Price S. A longitudinal, narrative case-study of interprofessional socialization among pharmacy students. CURRENTS IN PHARMACY TEACHING & LEARNING 2023; 15:925-932. [PMID: 37718221 DOI: 10.1016/j.cptl.2023.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Despite growing evidence that interprofessional education (IPE) develops students' attitudes and competencies towards collaboration, there is a lack of theoretical, longitudinal research to inform the development of IPE initiatives. The purpose of this study was to examine pharmacy student interprofessional identity development during early professional and interprofessional socialization experiences in the pharmacy curriculum and at early entry into pharmacy practice. METHODS This longitudinal, narrative case study used one-on-one, semi-structured interviews conducted at four time points; pre-entry, end of first term, end of first year, and two years post-graduation. Data were analyzed by narrative analysis. RESULTS Three participants completed interviews at all four time points. Narratives revealed that participants focused on understanding the roles of pharmacists and other health professionals during early pharmacy curriculum and IPE experiences. Expansion of profession-specific role understanding and confronting pre-existing views or stereotypes were an emphasis early in the curriculum. Participants most valued IPE opportunities that allowed them to enact their own role while working with others in authentic case-based, simulated, or experiential experiences that enabled the development of professional relationships. Interprofessional identity development early upon entry into pharmacy practice varied based on the practice setting context and the ability to form relationships with other health care providers. CONCLUSIONS This study provides a preliminary exploration into the process of early interprofessional socialization for pharmacy students. Understanding the process of interprofessional identity development may affirm or enhance understanding of IPE curricula; further exploration in pharmacy curricula and practice is warranted.
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- Natalie Kennie-Kaulbach
- Practice Experience Program, College of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, 5968 College Street, P.O. Box 15000, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4R2, Canada.
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- College of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, 5968 College Street, P.O. Box 15000, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4R2, Canada.
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- Faculty of Health, School of Nursing, Dalhousie University, 5869 University Avenue, P.O. Box 15000, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4R2, Canada.
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Makeen HA, Meraya AM, Alqahtani SS, Hendi A, Menachery SJ, Alam N, Banji D, Banji OJ, Sadili AEY, Hadi Daghriri S, Ali Alameer E. Exploring the awareness, attitude, and inclination of healthcare students towards interprofessional education: A cross-sectional study in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Pharm J 2023; 31:101784. [PMID: 37818251 PMCID: PMC10561119 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2023.101784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023] Open
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Background Interprofessional education (IPE) is acknowledged to enhance understanding between professionals and to facilitate learning. Healthcare professionals may be better equipped to accept and esteem other healthcare professionals, if interprofessional education is incorporated into undergraduate curricula. The management of challenging patient issues may also significantly benefit from this. As a result, the current study examined interprofessional education in their institutions and students' knowledge of and attitudes toward it. Methodology We conducted a cross-sectional questionnaire-based study among students from a university in the southwest of Saudi Arabia, who were enrolled in courses in medical, pharmacy, nursing, dentistry, allied health, and public health. Following validation, the questionnaire included six questions to probe their knowledge, ten questions to gauge their attitude, and eleven questions to inquire about the growth and use of IPE in their institutions. Multiple regression and the Kruskal-Wallis test were used to examine the data. Results The survey involved 600 students, and 66.8% of the respondents were male. Less than one-third of students studying medicine replied to the survey, while students in the public health department had the lowest response rate. Compared to students in other programs, pharmacy students achieved a higher mean attitude score toward IPE (P < 0.001). Additionally, nursing and pharmacy students' mean IPE awareness scores were higher than those of medical students (P < 0.001). However, all program participants firmly agreed that integrating IPE into the curriculum was a good idea. Conclusions The study found that students of a few programs had awareness and a positive attitude toward interprofessional education. Nonetheless, all of them favored its inclusion in their curriculum. They also stressed the need to educate teaching faculty on interprofessional education, to develop skilled facilitators within their institutions.
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- Hafiz A. Makeen
- Pharmacy Practice Research Unit, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmacy Practice Research Unit, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmacy Practice Research Unit, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmacy Practice Research Unit, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmacy Practice Research Unit, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmacy Practice Research Unit, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmacy Practice Research Unit, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
- Pharmacy Care Department, King Abdulaziz Hospital, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmacy Practice Research Unit, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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Lundell Rudberg S, Lachmann H, Sormunen T, Scheja M, Westerbotn M. The impact of learning styles on attitudes to interprofessional learning among nursing students: a longitudinal mixed methods study. BMC Nurs 2023; 22:68. [PMID: 36915072 PMCID: PMC10009936 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-023-01225-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND A functional interprofessional teamwork improves collaborative patient-centred care. Participation in interprofessional education promotes cooperation after graduation. Individuals tend to use different approaches to learning depending on their individual preferences. The purpose of this study was to explore nursing students' experiences of professional development with a focus on the relationship between attitudes to interprofessional learning and learning styles. METHODS A longitudinal parallel mixed-methods design. The study was carried out at a Swedish three-year nursing program from August 2015 to January 2020. On enrolment, thirty-four students self-assessed their attitudes to interprofessional learning according to the Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale, and their learning style according to Kolbs' Learning Style Inventory. In the final semester the students participated in an interview focusing on their experiences and perceptions of teamwork and they self-assessed their attitudes to interprofessional learning again. RESULTS Our findings indicated that 64.7% had a predominantly concrete learning style and 35.3% had a predominantly reflective learning style. No significant relationship with internal consistency reliability was identified among the participants between attitudes to interprofessional learning and learning styles. The content analysis resulted in four main categories: Amazing when it's functional; Deepened insight of care; Increased quality of care; Understanding own profession which were summarized in the theme: Well-functioning teams improve patients' outcome and working environment. CONCLUSION The students' attitudes to interprofessional learning were positive and it was considered as an opportunity to participate in interprofessional cooperation during internship. Transformative learning is a useful strategy in fostering interprofessional relationships due to the interdependence of various professions in interprofessional teams. When students are guided to use reflection to develop new perspectives and meaning structures, they acquire emotional and rational skills beneficial for interprofessional cooperation.
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- Susanne Lundell Rudberg
- Department of Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics, Karolinska Institutet, 171 77, Stockholm, Sweden. .,Department of Health Promoting Science, Sophiahemmet University, P. O. Box 5605, 114 86, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Department of Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics, Karolinska Institutet, 171 77, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Health Promoting Science, Sophiahemmet University, P. O. Box 5605, 114 86, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Education of Stockholm University, 106 91, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Nursing Science, Sophiahemmet University, P. O. Box 5605, 114 86, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Karolinska Institutet, 118 83, Stockholm, Sweden
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