J Educ Eval Health Prof.  2019;16:33. 10.3352/jeehp.2019.16.33.

Impact of interprofessional education on students of the health professions: a systematic review

• Dyess AL
• Brown JS
• Brown ND
• Flautt KM
• Barnes LJ

• KMID: 2502166
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3352/jeehp.2019.16.33

Abstract

Purpose
Interprofessional education (IPE) is a concept that allows students from different health professions to learn with and from each other as they gain knowledge about their chosen professions and the professions of their colleagues. The purpose of this systematic review was to determine the effectiveness of IPE in the academic preparation of students of the health professions.
Methods
A search was conducted of the PubMed and CINAHL databases using the following eligibility criteria: IPE including students from 3 or more healthcare professions, IPE exposure within academic coursework, measurement of attitudes and/or perceptions as outcomes, and quantitative reporting of results. Articles were screened by title, abstract, and full text, and data were extracted.
Results
The search yielded 870 total articles. After screening, 7 articles remained for review. All studies reported a positive impact of IPE on the education of students of the health professions.
Conclusion
Evidence showed that IPE activities were an effective tool for improving attitudes toward interdisciplinary teamwork, communication, shared problem-solving, and knowledge and skills in preparation for collaboration within interdisciplinary teams.

Keyword

Education; Attitudes of health personnel; Interprofessional; Interdisciplinary communication

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  Fig. 1. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses diagram.

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