Papadopoulou, Sofia (2024) IPE: An innovative activity’s influence on students learning. thesis, Medicine.
Full text available on request.Abstract
Interprofessional Education (IPE) is celebrated by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an innovative strategy to address the human resource crisis in healthcare. Even though IPE is recognized, we have limited knowledge on how the implementation of such an activity in a clinical setting influences Interprofessional Learning (IPL) in participating students. This study investigates the impact of implementing an IPE-activity on participating students’ IPL. The IPE activity was implemented in the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics of the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) using an Educational Design Research (EDR) approach. The study utilized semi-structured interviews with both participating students and supervisors, using thematic analysis to explore how implementation of the IPE activity impacted IPL. Based on the data, a mind map was constructed, presenting the main themes and their associations. Four main themes impacting IPL after the implementation of an IPE-unit were identified: Creating a Safe Space/Environment, Establishing Meaningful Relationships, Breaking Down Hierarchy, and Shaping Professional Identity/Interprofessional Thinking. The themes describe how implementation of IPE supports socialization in the ward and prepares students for Interprofessional Collaborative (IPC) practice. Breaking down hierarchy and power constellations in the IPE activity facilitated a flattened structure, promoting IP communication and collaboration. This study underscores the positive influence of IPE activities on students’ learning and the development of IPC. These findings can guide future educational design of IPE activities, emphasizing socialization and power dynamics. Further research into cultural influences in hospital IPE wards, the impact on patient care, and the effect of IPE activities on medical teachers (healthcare professionals) are promising domains for future IPE research.
| Item Type: | Thesis (UNSPECIFIED) |
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| Supervisor name: | Versluis, Marco |
| Faculty: | Medical Sciences |
| Date Deposited: | 15 Nov 2024 13:26 |
| Last Modified: | 15 Nov 2024 13:26 |
| URI: | https://umcg.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/3782 |
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