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Interprofessional education between dentistry and pharmacy students: delivery, barriers and facilitating
1*School of Pharmacy, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Australian Dental Journal
|May 25, 2021
Summary
Interprofessional education (IPE) for dentistry and pharmacy students enhances teamwork and patient care. Addressing implementation barriers can improve collaboration, reduce errors, and increase referrals in healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Health Professions Education
- Interprofessional Practice
- Collaborative Healthcare Training
Background:
- Interprofessional education (IPE) trains future healthcare providers for effective teamwork.
- IPE between dentistry and pharmacy aims to improve collaborative practice and patient outcomes.
- Barriers to IPE implementation exist within educational and clinical settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review IPE strategies for undergraduate dentistry and pharmacy programs.
- To discuss barriers and facilitators impacting IPE implementation.
- To outline future directions for IPE between these disciplines.
Main Methods:
- This study employed a narrative review approach.
- Literature search focused on IPE strategies, barriers, and facilitators.
- Analysis synthesized experiences across educational and clinical settings.
Main Results:
- IPE can improve workplace collaboration, reduce medication errors, and increase cross-referrals.
- Student, staff, and professional support are crucial for IPE success.
- Identifying and overcoming implementation barriers is key to realizing IPE benefits.
Conclusions:
- IPE in undergraduate training is vital for effective healthcare collaboration and improved patient outcomes.
- Addressing challenges in IPE implementation can reduce healthcare system burdens.
- Further development of IPE strategies is needed for dentistry and pharmacy programs.
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