Poppema, Sharona (2024) Impact of interprofessional education (IPE) within an IPE-unit on developing interprofessional competencies and professional and interprofessional identity formation in healthcare students. thesis, Medicine.
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Introduction: In increasingly complex healthcare systems, interprofessional collaboration (IPC) is crucial for ensuring high-quality patient care. Interprofessional education (IPE) during clinical placements provides healthcare students with opportunities to develop the skills necessary for effective IPC. This study examines how medical, midwifery and nursing students' experiences during an IPE-unit internship contribute to interprofessional competency development and shape their professional and interprofessional identities. Methods: Nine healthcare students participated in this qualitative study. Each student drew a rich picture of both an exciting/rewarding and a frustrating/challenging experience during their IPE internship. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to further explore these experiences. Data was analyzed using an inductive constructivist thematic analysis to better understand how these experiences shaped interprofessional competency development and identity formation. Results: Four key themes were identified: (1) interprofessional socialization and role exchange enhanced students' knowledgeability about other professions’ roles and responsibilities; (2) clear communication and constructive feedback were essential for effective learning; (3) a balance of supervision and autonomy optimized outcomes; and (4) contextual factors like the learning environment, team dynamics, and emotions significantly influenced learning experiences. Conclusions: This IPE internship offers valuable interprofessional learning opportunities, but careful structuring and mentorship are essential. To gain knowledgeability, students must engage in meaningful interprofessional activities and reflect on the emotions they evoke. Without deep engagement, negative stereotypes may persist, hindering effective IPC and interprofessional identity formation. Future research is needed to better understand the connection between IPE experiences and the development of professional and interprofessional identity. Keywords: interprofessional education (IPE) – IPE-unit – interprofessional collaboration (IPC) – professional identity (PI) – interprofessional identity (IPI)
| Item Type: | Thesis (UNSPECIFIED) |
|---|---|
| Supervisor name: | Versluis, M.A.C. and Oosterbaan-Lodder, S.C.M. |
| Faculty: | Medical Sciences |
| Date Deposited: | 17 Nov 2025 13:48 |
| Last Modified: | 17 Nov 2025 13:48 |
| URI: | https://umcg.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/3855 |
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