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- Title
Application of Interprofessional Education Model to University Pre-Licensure Health Students in the Management of Chronic Care Conditions in Zambia.
- Authors
Musenge, Emmanuel M.; Nzala, Selestine H.; Kabinga-Makukula, Marjorie; Wahila, Ruth; Machona, Penelope; Kalungia, Aubrey C.; Daka, Harrison; Simpamba, Micah; Imakando, Mercy M.; Kayamba, Violet; Mwiinga-Kalusopa, Victoria; Soko, George; Simuyemba, Moses C.; Kampata-Olowski, Linda; Zyambo, Cosmas; Katowa-Mukwato, Patricia; Chigunta, Micheal; Phiri, Masauso M.; Mwiinga, Christabell; Kwaleyela, Concepta
- Abstract
Background: There is evidence that multidisciplinary healthcare teams can provide better quality of care and treatment outcomes compared to that delivered by individuals from a single health discipline. The project on which this article is based applied the interprofessional education model to university pre-licensure health students in the management of chronic care conditions in Zambia. Methods: Four distinct but interrelated approaches, namely desk review; module development workshops; review and validation of modules by experts; piloting and review of the training modules were employed. Results: Several models of interprofessional education currently in existence and used successfully by higher education institutions in other settings were identified. While several models of Interprofessional Education were identified, our project adapted the "didactic program, communitybased experience, and interprofessional-simulation experience" models. To apply the models, modules of seven chronic care conditions were developed and piloted. The extent to which the module activities promoted interprofessional education were rated between 74 - 87% (agree or strongly agree) by the students. Conclusion: Three models of Interprofessional Education were identified and adapted in the project, and seven modules were developed and administered to the students. The process was effective for putting forth an interprofessional training program at the undergraduate level, with the potential to improve quality of care for patients.
- Subjects
ZAMBIA; INTERPROFESSIONAL education; NURSING licensure; CHRONIC diseases; UNIVERSITIES &; colleges; HEALTH care teams; UNDERGRADUATE programs
- Publication
Medical Journal of Zambia, 2022, Vol 49, Issue 2, p185
- ISSN
0047-651X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.55320/mjz.49.2.1118