Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology

Abstract

Interprofessional education (IPE) is increasingly recognized as a critical component in preparing healthcare students for collaborative practice. This randomized controlled trial (RCT) aimed to evaluate the impact of an IPE intervention on student collaboration within clinical settings. A total of 120 students from medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and physiotherapy disciplines were randomly assigned to either an intervention group, which participated in a structured IPE program, or a control group, which received standard uniprofessional education. The intervention comprised joint workshops, simulation exercises, and collaborative clinical rotations over 12 weeks. Outcomes were measured using the Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale (RIPLS) and the Interprofessional Collaborative Competency Attainment Survey (ICCAS) at baseline and post-intervention. Statistical analysis revealed significant improvements in the intervention group compared to the control group in both RIPLS and ICCAS scores (p < 0.001), indicating enhanced readiness and competency for interprofessional collaboration. These findings suggest that structured IPE interventions can effectively foster collaborative skills among healthcare students, potentially leading to improved patient care outcomes.