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Interprofessional Supervision in Health Professions Education: Narrative Synthesis of Current Evidence

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: (1) Background: Interprofessional supervision is an emerging approach in health professions education that strengthens collaborative practice competencies while maintaining profession-specific expertise. Understanding current evidence regarding supervision models, outcomes, and implementation factors is crucial for advancing this field. (2) Methods: This narrative review analyzed 28 studies, including quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods studies, and systematic reviews. Studies were analyzed for supervision models, outcome measures, evidence of effectiveness, and implementation factors. (3) Results: Six categories of interprofessional supervision models were identified: clinical practice-based, group supervision, competency-based training, skills training, case-based learning, and mentorship/coaching. Across models, interprofessional supervision consistently enhanced collaborative competencies, professional development, clinical skills, and organizational outcomes. Organizational support, structured curricula, interprofessional leadership, and individual readiness facilitated implementation success. Barriers included limited resources, professional silos, and challenges in curriculum integration. (4) Conclusions: Interprofessional supervision shows consistently positive outcomes across diverse models and settings, though more rigorous research designs and standardized outcome measures are needed. Successful implementation requires systematic attention to multiple factors at multiple levels, from organizational support to individual readiness. Interprofessional supervision is positioned for significant advancement through the application of implementation science frameworks and continued research on optimal model characteristics and implementation strategies.

Source: International Medical Education

DOI: 10.3390/ime5010004

Authors: Chaoyan Dong, Elizabeth Wen Yu Lee, Clement C. Yan, Vaikunthan Rajaratnam

Institutions: Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore Institute of Technology, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Interprofessional Education and Collaboration

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,207