A Systematic Review of the Selected Evidences on the Effectiveness of Inter-professional Education (IPE) in Developing Interprofessional Learning Environment

Abstract

Purpose: This systematic review aimed to provide available evidence in determining for the effectiveness of IPE as a modality in developing interprofessional learning environment for healthcare students.Methods: The computerized searches from 2009-2015 in ten electronic databases were performed. Two independent reviewers were consulted to assess the eligibility, level of evidences and methodological quality in each study. Result: nine out of ten studies were retrieved. These studies include (a) two RCT studies; scored eight and seven out of eight, (b) Three quasi-experimental pretestposttest design; scored seven, six, and six out of eight, (c) Three controlled before and after study; scored six, six, five and five out of eight, and (d) one controlled longitudinal; scored six out of eight respectively.Conclusion: Based on the systematic review, evidence showed that IPE was effective in building strong interprofessional learning environment. On the other hand, the authors recommend considering conduct of similar systematic review grounded on IPE with larger sample size within the health allied discipline.

Readiness for Interprofessional Education: Perspective From Medical and Nursing Students

“…6,7 Other advantageous outcomes associated with IPE include the satisfaction of stakeholders involved, enabling positive conflict management, and minimizing tension across healthcare professions. [8][9][10] Having more than one profession learning together has also been found to be cost effective, 2,6,11 especially in the classroom and clinical settings.…”

Intraprofessional education with dental hygienists: The post training impact on dentists

“…They surveyed IPE student participants in various fields using the RIPLS before, during, and 3-4 months after IPE. 20 During IPE, RIPLS scores significantly increased for all participants, but fell back to pre-test levels after only 3 to 4 months after IPE concluded. For this study's participants, between 4 and 9 years had passed since completion of IntraPE curriculum.…”

“…Recent literature encourages longitudinal follow-up studies to evaluate shared learning outcomes. 19,20 This research explored the IntraPE program between the University of Washington School of Dentistry (UWSOD) and the Eastern Washington University (EWU) DH program: the Regional Initiatives in Dental Education (RIDE). The state of Washington developed the RIDE program to improve access to care in rural and underserved communities.…”