Clinical-Based Interprofessional Education for Prelicensure Nursing Students: A Systematic Literature Review.

BACKGROUND

Interprofessional education (IPE) is an essential component of nursing education that allows students to collaborate with health professionals from different disciplines. This review identifies models of clinical-based IPE for nursing students and explores methods of evaluation.

METHOD: Studies included targeted prelicensure nursing students in the United States, evaluated clinical-based IPE activities, and included pre- and postquantitative evaluation of student outcomes. Framework analysis was used to examine the domains of IPE activities addressed.

RESULTS

Eighteen studies were included. All of the studies reported at least one improved self-reported outcome. All IPE activities addressed the teamwork domain, 13 (72.2%) addressed the communication domain, 10 (55.6%) addressed the roles domain, and 8 (44.4%) addressed the values domain. Five (27.8%) activities addressed all domains.

CONCLUSION

Evidence shows that clinical-based IPE improves self-reported nursing student outcomes, better preparing them to enter the workforce, collaborate with other professions, and deliver high-quality patient care.