The Process and Implication of Inter-Professional Education: A Systematic Review
Abstract: The practice of
inter-professional education (IPE) is expanding rapidly especially in the
developing countries. The goal of IPE is
to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes that result in effective
Inter-professional (IP) team behaviors and competency. Therefore, it is
essential to understand more about the activity, other professional’s
involvement and its implications for nursing students and institutions.
Purpose: This paper aimed to review the process and other professional’s
involvement in IPE’s nursing education, and describe the implication after
implementing IPE for nursing students and institution.
Methods: A comprehensive multi-step search of the literature in IPE using
ProQuest, EBSCO and Cengage databases was performed. Samples of 19 studies met
the inclusion criteria and were used in this study.
Results: None of the studies reported findings from developing country,
while there were only two studies conducted in Asia. IPE programs utilize a
variety of combinations of interactive learning methods, such as group problem
solving, focus group interview, social networking (website), and simulated
patient or simulated based training (SBT) which is becoming the most common
methods employed. IPE gives benefits for
the students, such as improving communication skills, recognizing the role and
responsibilities, understanding the value and ethics and also increasing
teamwork and team-based care.
Conclusion: Despite the limitations, this systematic review found a
number of activities and other professionals that can be involved with nursing
in the IPE implementation. It also found
out that IPE applied in a variety of clinical settings is well received by the
students and enable them to learn the knowledge and skills for collaborative
learning.
Keywords: Implications;
Inter-professional education; nursing education
Author: Dewi Prabawati
Journal Code: jpkeperawatangg170001
