Shaping tomorrow’s dentists: a multi-institutional survey of undergraduate dental students’ perceptions towards interprofessional education DOI Creative Commons
Galvin Sim Siang Lin, Yook Shiang Ng,

Hasnah Hashim

et al.

BMC Oral Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: July 4, 2024

Abstract Background Interprofessional education (IPE) is essential to foster collaboration among healthcare professionals for holistic patient care. However, Malaysian dental remains discipline-centric, hindering multidisciplinary learning approaches. Hence, this study aimed explore undergraduate students’ perceptions of IPE. Methods The present cross-sectional employed convenience sampling survey students from four institutions using a modified questionnaire with 20 close-ended and 2 open-ended questions. covered three domains (effectiveness, preference, importance) assess five-point Likert scale. Psychometric validation was performed assure validity reliability the questionnaire. Quantitative analysis (descriptive inferential statistics), qualitative (content analysis) were subsequently performed. Results 397 responded, positive generally noted mean scores ranging 4.13 4.35 across all domains. Questions 3, assessing improvement in understanding roles responsibilities, communication professionals, received highest scores. Meanwhile, Question 15 concerning incorporation IPE into educational goals lowest score. Regression identified gender clinical phase as significant factors, females preclinical exhibiting more favourable perceptions. Motivators included keen interest diverse perspectives recognising importance teamwork, while barriers encompassed tightly packed schedules, lack about IPE, misconceptions regarding education, nervousness fear participation. Conclusion This produced valid reliable instrument measure towards Strategic planning, such overcoming logistical challenges, improving awareness, creating supportive environment are crucial successful integration existing curricula, especially resource-constrained developing countries like Malaysia.

Language: Английский

Exploring undergraduate clinical students’ perspectives on interprofessional education DOI Open Access

Abd Hamid Nur Zainie,

Muzaini Azlina,

Rashed Mohamed Abd Ghani

et al.

Jurnal Intelek, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(1), P. 115 - 121

Published: Feb. 1, 2024

Interprofessional Education (IPE) has been advocated to prepare future healthcare professionals for collaborative practice improve the quality of patient care and overall health outcomes. The problem statement revolves around need bridge gap between traditional, silos education disciplines demands a modern ecosystem. Insufficient IPE can result in fragmented care, communication breakdowns suboptimal Thus, this study aimed investigate perceptions undergraduate clinical students from Malaysian higher institutions about (IPE). This was conducted among final-year programs, including nursing, Medical, Nursing, Pharmacy Health Sciences programs selected private public institutions. quantitative data analysed via descriptive statistics using Statistical Package Social (SPSS). Overall, received 288 responses four 3 About 94.4% (272) respondents claimed perceived needs IPE. Most agreed that critical general wards community chronic should be included content More than 80% collaboration teamwork, mutual understanding other disciplines/professionals, conflict control effective are essential skills learned by three most wanted learning methods lecture discussion, rotation, role-playing. revealed differences regarding programs. finding warrants further research design appropriate program goals strategies suit specific students' needs.

Language: Английский

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Shaping tomorrow’s dentists: a multi-institutional survey of undergraduate dental students’ perceptions towards interprofessional education DOI Creative Commons
Galvin Sim Siang Lin, Yook Shiang Ng,

Hasnah Hashim

et al.

BMC Oral Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: July 4, 2024

Abstract Background Interprofessional education (IPE) is essential to foster collaboration among healthcare professionals for holistic patient care. However, Malaysian dental remains discipline-centric, hindering multidisciplinary learning approaches. Hence, this study aimed explore undergraduate students’ perceptions of IPE. Methods The present cross-sectional employed convenience sampling survey students from four institutions using a modified questionnaire with 20 close-ended and 2 open-ended questions. covered three domains (effectiveness, preference, importance) assess five-point Likert scale. Psychometric validation was performed assure validity reliability the questionnaire. Quantitative analysis (descriptive inferential statistics), qualitative (content analysis) were subsequently performed. Results 397 responded, positive generally noted mean scores ranging 4.13 4.35 across all domains. Questions 3, assessing improvement in understanding roles responsibilities, communication professionals, received highest scores. Meanwhile, Question 15 concerning incorporation IPE into educational goals lowest score. Regression identified gender clinical phase as significant factors, females preclinical exhibiting more favourable perceptions. Motivators included keen interest diverse perspectives recognising importance teamwork, while barriers encompassed tightly packed schedules, lack about IPE, misconceptions regarding education, nervousness fear participation. Conclusion This produced valid reliable instrument measure towards Strategic planning, such overcoming logistical challenges, improving awareness, creating supportive environment are crucial successful integration existing curricula, especially resource-constrained developing countries like Malaysia.

Language: Английский

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