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Education & Educational Research
Carine J. Sakr, Lina Fakih, Jocelyn Dejong, Nuhad Yazbick-Dumit, Hussein Soueidan, Wiam Haidar, Elias Boufarhat, Imad Bou Akl
Summary: This study investigated changes in healthcare students' attitudes towards interprofessional collaboration after undertaking the Interprofessional Education and Collaboration (IPEC) course. The results showed an improvement in students' attitudes towards the interprofessional biases domain, while slight declines in other domains, with a statistically significant difference in the patient centeredness domain.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Katherine McGreal, Lisa Beccaria, Gavin Beccaria
Summary: This study examined the readiness of undergraduate nursing students for interprofessional learning and socialisation in a large Australian university. The results showed that the mode of study and prior healthcare experience did not significantly affect students' readiness for interprofessional learning and socialisation. However, previous healthcare experience and duration of study significantly improved students' interprofessional socialisation skills. This suggests that nursing students may have interprofessional education opportunities that influence their perceived socialisation skills.
NURSE EDUCATION TODAY
(2023)
Review
Education & Educational Research
Melissa Oxlad, Aurelie Modde, Deborah Turnbull
Summary: This study conducted the first comprehensive systematic review of interprofessional education (IPE) among psychology students, including 19 studies with approximately 3447 participants. It found that IPE can improve psychology students' attitudes towards interprofessional team work, but also identified challenges such as remaining in scope of practice and team dynamics.
EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH REVIEW
(2021)
Editorial Material
Education & Educational Research
Renee E. Stalmeijer, Lara Varpio
Summary: In this Commentary, Stalmeijer and Varpio emphasize the importance of utilizing various theoretical frameworks to uncover the potential and necessity of research on interprofessional learning and guidance in workplace-based learning for healthcare professionals.
ADVANCES IN HEALTH SCIENCES EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Sebastian F. N. Bode, Sebastian Friedrich, Christine Straub
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the short- and long-term outcomes of healthcare professionals participating in the Interprofessional Training Ward in Paediatrics (IPAPAED). The results showed that IPAPAED participants had increased scores in the Interprofessional Socialization and Valuing Scale (ISVS 9 A/B), indicating improved communication competencies and accommodation in IP teams. These improvements persisted 6-34 months later.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Kien Trung Nguyen, Vy Tran Thanh Le, Thao Huong Nguyen, Suol Thanh Pham, Phuong Minh Nguyen, Katja Taxis, Mai Tuyet Vi, Thang Nguyen, Hung Do Tran
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of pharmacist-led interventions on physicians' prescribing for pediatric outpatients. The results showed that pharmacist intervention can help improve the prevalence and types of drug-related problems in pediatric outpatients.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Saja H. Almazrou, Shiekha S. Alaujan
Summary: This study aimed to assess the impact of interprofessional education on pharmacy and clinical nutrition students' knowledge in food-drug interactions and readiness for interprofessional learning. After an interprofessional workshop, students' knowledge significantly improved and they showed positive attitudes towards interprofessional learning. This study indicates the importance of interprofessional education in enhancing students' knowledge and teamwork skills in healthcare specialties.
JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY HEALTHCARE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Shelby K. Flanagan, Julia J. Sterman, Joseph R. Merighi, Rachael Batty
Summary: This study aims to explore the needs and recommendations of health professionals, disability advocates, and public safety personnel in supporting family-centered emergency preparedness for children with disabilities. The findings suggest that interprofessional collaboration and support from advocacy groups are crucial in improving safety outcomes for these families during emergencies.
Article
Nursing
Jill M. G. Bally, Shelley Spurr, Shannon Hyslop, Heather Hodgson-Viden, Erick D. McNair
Summary: This study examines the impact of exposure to an introductory IPE activity on the perceived ability of third-year undergraduate nursing students to practice competent IPC. The results indicate that participation in the IPE activity leads to improvements in all competencies.
Article
Education, Special
Kate A. Schroeder, Benjamin N. Witts, Michele R. Traub
Summary: Phelan-McDermid syndrome is a rare genetic disorder with distinct characteristics, and while there are various therapies recommended for its treatment, their effectiveness is still uncertain.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Faris El-Dahiyat, Dalal Salah, Meriam Alomari, Abdullah Elrefae, Ammar Abdulrahman Jairoun
Summary: This study evaluated the antibiotic prescribing patterns of pediatric outpatients at a private hospital in Abu Dhabi and found a high rate of antibiotic use and polypharmacy. However, adherence to the drug formulary and prescribing medicines using generic names was appropriate. There was also irrational antibiotic use for inappropriate diagnoses.
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Tony Claeys, Diana H. J. M. Dolmans, Jascha de Nooijer
Summary: This study explores the design and evaluation of Team-based Interprofessional Practice Placements (TIPPs) to support undergraduate students in gaining a better understanding of patient problems and collaboration within interprofessional teams. The study found that TIPPs enhance students' understanding of patient complexity and the value of interprofessional team members' expertise. However, TIPPs need to strike an appropriate balance between teacher support and student autonomy to enhance student learning.
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
G. C. Filies, J. M. Frantz
Summary: This study aimed to determine the readiness of first year students for interprofessional learning, and found that senior students performed better in negative professional identity, positive professional identity, and teamwork and collaboration. It is recommended that a scaffolded approach to learning be adopted to ensure students attain all IPE core competencies by their final year of study.
NURSE EDUCATION TODAY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zainab Al Khayrallah, Zahraa Al-Saeedy, Rose Ann Ayes Medriano, Kenneth Lee, Aine Sommerfield, David Sommerfield, Benjamin Ware, Dean Huppatz, Andrew Campbell, Lee Yong Lim, Britta S. von Ungern-Sternberg
Summary: This study aimed to investigate parental understanding of directions on common pediatric prescription pharmacy labels and identify factors that affect interpretation. The findings suggest that clear directions, simplified terminology, and organized presentation can help parents interpret medication labels accurately.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Holly Cordray, John Galvin, Addison Clark, Kristan Alfonso, Kara K. Prickett
Summary: Objectively, there has been a significant decrease in postoperative opioid prescriptions after major pediatric ear surgery. The rates of prescriptions, doses per prescription, patient-weight-standardized dose sizes, and variability have all decreased. This trend was not associated with changes in returns to the system. The implementation of a tonsillectomy-focused protocol may have influenced prescribing behaviors.