An Appraisal of the Importance of Interprofessional Education in Nursing Training in University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital
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Background of the Study
Interprofessional education (IPE) is an instructional approach that promotes collaboration among healthcare professionals by allowing students from different disciplines to learn together, fostering teamwork and improved patient care (World Health Organization [WHO], 2023). The growing complexity of healthcare systems demands a multidisciplinary approach where nurses, doctors, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers work cohesively to improve patient outcomes (Ogunleye & Adewale, 2024).
In Nigeria, nursing education has traditionally followed a siloed approach, where students are trained within their professional disciplines with minimal interaction with other healthcare students. This separation can lead to communication gaps, role confusion, and ineffective teamwork in clinical practice (Chinwe & Hassan, 2023). The University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) has made efforts to integrate IPE into its nursing training, but challenges such as inadequate curriculum design, lack of institutional support, and resistance to interdisciplinary learning persist (Okafor et al., 2024). This study appraises the importance of IPE in nursing training at UPTH and its impact on teamwork, communication, and patient safety.
Statement of the Problem
The effectiveness of healthcare delivery relies on a well-coordinated team where nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals collaborate seamlessly. However, many nursing graduates enter the workforce with limited interprofessional collaboration skills due to the absence of IPE in their training (Williams et al., 2024). This results in workplace conflicts, communication breakdowns, and suboptimal patient outcomes.
At UPTH, efforts to integrate IPE remain underdeveloped, with limited structured programs for interdisciplinary collaboration among students. The lack of IPE initiatives poses a challenge in preparing nursing students for real-world healthcare environments. This study seeks to evaluate the significance of IPE in nursing training and identify strategies for its effective integration.
Objectives of the Study
- To assess the impact of interprofessional education on nursing students’ teamwork and communication skills.
- To evaluate the challenges associated with integrating IPE in nursing training.
- To recommend strategies for improving interprofessional education in nursing curricula.
Research Questions
- How does interprofessional education influence teamwork and communication among nursing students?
- What challenges hinder the implementation of IPE in nursing training?
- What strategies can be used to enhance interprofessional education in nursing curricula?
Research Hypotheses
- Interprofessional education does not significantly improve teamwork and communication skills among nursing students.
- Challenges associated with IPE implementation do not significantly affect its adoption in nursing curricula.
- There are no significant strategies for improving interprofessional education in nursing training.
Scope and Limitations of the Study
This study focuses on nursing students at UPTH and evaluates their exposure to IPE, its benefits, and associated challenges. Limitations include institutional resistance to curriculum changes and differences in faculty perspectives on interprofessional learning.
Definitions of Terms
- Interprofessional Education (IPE): A learning approach where students from multiple healthcare disciplines learn together to promote collaboration.
- Teamwork: The ability of healthcare professionals to work together effectively for improved patient care.
- Communication: The exchange of information between healthcare team members to enhance coordination and decision-making.
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