How interprofessional learning improves care

Arnold, Frances

Author Frances Arnold is fourth-year medical student; Helen Berry is fourth-year medical student; both at Norwich medical school, University of East Anglia.

This article has been double-blind peer reviewed

Nursing Times 109(21):p 14, May 29, 2013.

Students from different disciplines who learnt together developed interpersonal and teamwork skills and gained knowledge of how other professionals work

In this article—

» Where the idea of interprofessional learning came from

» Outcomes of using IPL in healthcare training

» Recommendations for practice

Abstract

Arnold F, Berry H (2013) How interprofessional learning improves care. Nursing Times; 109: 21,14-16. Students from different health disciplines often have little idea of what each other's roles entail. Interprofessional learning increase this knowledge, as well as giving students an understanding of the interpersonal skills needed for liaison and communication. IPL has been shown to create teams that work together better and improve patient experience. It has been introduced successfully at the University of East Anglia and at other higher education institutions.