Interprofessional learning in nursing – a review
- Author:
Mini Rani Mary Beth
;
Pek Hong Lim
;
Chitra Rathina Pandi
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Interprofessional learning;
Nursing educatio;
experiential learning;
ethical competency
- MeSH:
Delivery of Health Care
- From:International e-Journal of Science, Medicine and Education
2015;9(1):9-20
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Interprofessional learning (IPL) promotes
collaboration among healthcare professionals in
providing quality healthcare. For the IPL to have a
positive influence on inter-professional collaboration,
opportunities must be made available for the healthcare
students to learn together. Attitudinal factors have
been identified as the major factor hindering the
implementation of IPL. In Malaysia, little is known
about attitudes of healthcare students towards IPL.
Students from different health disciplines often have
poor conception of each other’s roles as a member of
the healthcare team. IPL increases this knowledge and
gives students an understanding of the interpersonal
skills needed for liaison and communication.
Students from different disciplines who learn together
develop interpersonal and teamwork skills, and gain
knowledge of how other professionals work. IPL has
been shown to create teams that work together better
and improve patient experience. In general, IPL aims
to improve patient safety, enhance patient satisfaction,
and increase levels of innovation in patient care,
and increase staff motivation, well-being and retention.
There has been increasing emphasis on the important
role that interprofessional education (IPE) must play in
educating and developing present and future healthcare
professionals. This review aims to examine how
learning outcomes are articulated in the field of IPE and
includes the benefits, importance, ethical concepts and
application of IPL in nursing.
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