Small-scale study describing novel ways to implement interprofessional education (IPE) using formal and informal methods
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Interprofessional education within a nurse practitioner led paediatric service: A multimethods study 1Implications for practice and research ► Using formal and informal interprofessional education (IPE) offers novel approaches to IPE. ► More high-quality research is required. ContextInterprofessional education (IPE) is defined as 'occasions when two or more professions learn with, from and about each other to improve collaboration and the quality of care' (Barr, p6) 2 and is recognised as important to help achieve a 'collaborative practice-ready health workforce' (World health organization, p24).3 This mixed-methods study describes how a nurse practitioner (NP) facilitated IPE in the context of a mobile, paediatric screening service, using both formal and informal opportunities for learning. MethodsThis initiative involved pre-registration nursing and allied-health students, (n=12), alongside an NP, on a mobile paediatric assessment unit placement.The initiative involved the NP driving students to the unit, with journey times, averaging 50 min, used for interprofessional discussions on the outward journey and debriefing and reflection on the return; followed by collaborative writing of reports.At the unit, students undertook interprofessional assessments of children, under 5, with developmental or behavioural concerns.
Source: Evidence-Based Nursing
Author: Melissa Owens
Institution: University of York
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4404413539