Health Science Teacher’s Attitudes Towards Interprofessional Education.
Health Science Teacher’s Attitudes Towards Interprofessional Education.
Keywords:
Interprofessional Education, IPEAbstract
Introduction: The concept of Interprofessional Education (IPE) in Indian health sciences education is lacking. The purpose of this study was to find out the perception of faculty from different health sciences faculties regarding IPE. Methodology: A modified version of the Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale (RIPLS) was used to find out the faculty perception regarding IPE. Results: 118 teachers from medical, physiotherapy and nursing responded to the survey. Majority of them did not have any experience of IPE. Conclusion: Teachers agreed that IPE will prepare students for collaboration in healthcare teams, and felt that teaching as well as learning in interprofessional groups is possible. Faculty training in IPE is required. [Baxi G NJIRM et al 2015; 6(3):84-87]
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