Health Commun.  2024 Jun;19(1):61-69. 10.15715/kjhcom.2024.19.1.61.

Effects of Interprofessional Education (IPE) Program in Nursing and Health and Welfare Students

• Kim PH
• Kim SK
• Lee SS

• KMID: 2562555
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.15715/kjhcom.2024.19.1.61

Abstract

Purpose
: This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of the interprofessional education (IPE) program for nursing and Health and Welfare students.
Methods
: This study used a quasi-experimental method (single group, before and after). The participants were 45 students from the nursing and Health and Welfare departments. Data were collected using a self-report questionnaire. Data were then analyzed using descriptive statistics, paired t-test using SPSS/WIN Statistics version 19.0.
Results
: After completing the IPE program, students’ readiness for interprofessional learning (t=4.76, p<.001), self-efficacy for interprofessional experimental learning (t=16.05, p<.001) and teamwork attitudes (t=5.59, p<.001) scores were significantly higher than before the program.
Conclusion
: The study results indicate that the IPE program for nursing and Health and Welfare students is effective in increasing their readiness for interprofessional learning, self-efficacy for interprofessional experimental learning and teamwork attitudes.

Keyword

Collaboration; Interprofessional education; Self Efficacy; Student