Date of Award

2016

Embargo Period

8-1-2024

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Health Administration

College

College of Health Professions

First Advisor

Kit N. Simpson

Second Advisor

Scotty Buff

Third Advisor

Jeffrey Killion

Fourth Advisor

Lisa K. Saladin

Abstract

The purpose of this case study was to determine what Interprofessional Education (IPE) encompasses, the outcomes of implementing IPE in college curricula, and how attainable it is to use IPE to enhance collaboration among healthcare professionals. The contemporary and correlated literature was reviewed to contribute to knowledge and solve the research dilemma that revolves around (IPE). The main areas investigated were what encompass IPE, the educational outcomes and erudition experiences of IPE students, development and implementation of IPE curriculum, and effects of IPE. The emphasis of the study was to establish what encompasses the development and implementation of IPE curriculum. Results indicated that IPE is a new collaborative conception useful for improving student outcomes, and in turn also increasing patient care. Therefore, elevating delivery of quality services, reduced medical errors, improved problem solving and communication skills, and teamwork among healthcare professionals.

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