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[Learning together to work together: interprofessional education, a myth or reality?].
Serge Gallant1, Mireille Clerc, David Gachoud
1Service de la Formation Continue de la Direction des Soins, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois (CHUV), Lausanne, Suisse. Serge.Gallant@chuv.ch
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|October 7, 2011
Summary
Interprofessional education (EIP) unites professionals for joint training to enhance healthcare collaboration and patient care quality. While growing globally, evidence for its effectiveness is still developing.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Education
- Medical Training
- Collaborative Practice
Background:
- Interprofessional education (EIP) involves joint training for members of multiple professions.
- Participants gain knowledge about and from other healthcare professionals.
- EIP aims to improve interprofessional collaboration and patient care quality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the existing literature on interprofessional education.
- To understand the drivers and current status of EIP globally.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of interprofessional education studies.
- Analysis of factors contributing to the growth of EIP.
Main Results:
- Interprofessional education is expanding globally, driven by quality of care, patient safety, demographic shifts, and workforce shortages.
- Significant expectations are placed on EIP's impact.
Conclusions:
- Interprofessional education is a growing field with high expectations.
- Further evidence is needed to fully establish the effectiveness of EIP.
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