Readiness for interprofessional education among healthcare students in Oman: Results of a cross-sectional survey

Adhari AlZaabi; Huda Al-Noumani; Khaled AlOmari

doi:10.1080/13561820.2022.2158790

Readiness for interprofessional education among healthcare students in Oman: Results of a cross-sectional survey

Adhari AlZaabi^*, Huda Al-Noumani, Khaled AlOmari

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Abstract

Interprofessional education (IPE) is a promising educational strategy to strengthen the healthcare system in Oman. This study aimed to evaluate the perception and readiness of nursing and medical students for IPE in Oman. Students enrolled in medical and nursing programs at Sultan Qaboos University were invited to participate in this study by completing the Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale (RIPLS). A total of 390 (180 nursing and 210 medical) students completed the survey. The RIPLS scores of nursing and medical students were high. Medical students had significantly higher scores in the Negative Professional Identity subscale. Gender and GPA correlated with total scores. Medical and nursing students demonstrated positive perceptions and readiness for IPE. Efforts should be directed to facilitate its implementation in the curriculum.

Original language	English
Journal	Journal of Interprofessional Care
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/13561820.2022.2158790
Publication status	Accepted/In press - 2023

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healthcare
Interprofessional education
perception
readiness

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Medicine(all)

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