Development of an e-learning programme to improve knowledge of interprofessional education

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Education
• Medical Training
• Interprofessional Collaboration

Background:

• Interprofessional education (IPE) is crucial for fostering collaborative teamwork among healthcare professionals.
• Effective teamwork and communication are vital for reducing medical errors and ensuring patient safety.
• Undergraduate healthcare programs increasingly incorporate IPE to prepare students for collaborative practice.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the development and implementation of an interprofessional education e-learning program.
• To utilize a logic model approach for the systematic design of the IPE e-learning initiative.
• To provide undergraduate healthcare students with accessible IPE during clinical practice.

Main Methods:

• A logic model framework was employed to guide the development process.
• An e-learning program focused on interprofessional education was created.
• The program was made available to undergraduate healthcare students during their clinical experiences.

Main Results:

• The logic model approach facilitated a structured development of the IPE e-learning program.
• The program was successfully implemented for undergraduate healthcare students.
• The study outlines the process of creating and deploying the e-learning resource.

Conclusions:

• The logic model process is an effective strategy for developing interprofessional education e-learning programs.
• Implementing IPE e-learning can enhance preparedness for collaborative healthcare practice.
• This approach supports the integration of essential collaborative skills into undergraduate medical training.