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Publication Date
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2026-07-06 |
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Title
| A quasi-experimental study on the impact of interprofessional education on collaborative attitudes among midwifery, nursing, and medicine students in Brussels, Belgium [* Cross-Reference *] |
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Other Identifier
| https://doi.org/10.18332/ejm/204273
OpenAlex ID: https://openalex.org/W4411976733 |
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Author
| Joeri Vermeulen (Vrije Universiteit Brussel, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, Erasmus University College Brussels) - ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9568-3208
Ronald Buyl (Vrije Universiteit Brussel) - ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6598-9505
Ives Hubloue (Vrije Universiteit Brussel) - ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4535-801X
Sofie Pauwels (Vrije Universiteit Brussel) - ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3432-1892
Marc Diltoer (Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Society of Intensive Care Medicine)
Lara Stas (Vrije Universiteit Brussel) - ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1567-2881
Merjem Ouelhadj (Erasmus University College Brussels)
Elke Moortgat (Erasmus University College Brussels)
Maaike Fobelets (Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Erasmus University College Brussels) - ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8316-6422 |
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Description
| INTRODUCTION: Interprofessional education (IPE) positively influences students' attitudes toward interprofessional collaboration, as demonstrated by multiple studies. However, few studies have examined IPE effects across more than two disciplines. Further investigation is needed to assess its impact on students' attitudes across diverse healthcare fields. This study aimed to evaluate shifts in students' attitudes toward interprofessional collaboration and their perceptions of the intervention's educational value and satisfaction. METHODS: The IPE intervention took place at Erasmus Brussels University of Applied Sciences in Brussels, Belgium between 2021 and 2022. Final-year nursing and midwifery students, along with fourth-year medical students, were randomly assigned to heterogeneous teams to address topics such as Basic and Advanced Life Support. The study used a quasi-experimental design with pre- and post-test evaluations, employing the Interprofessional Education Perception Scale (IEPS) to measure attitude shifts. Additionally, qualitative assessment was conducted using an open-ended question. RESULTS: A total of 269 healthcare students participated. Significant improvements in competence, autonomy, and perception of collaboration were found post-intervention (p<0.001). Positive attitude shifts were consistent across age, gender, and educational backgrounds. Qualitative data highlighted strong student support for the intervention and recognition of its educational value. CONCLUSIONS: This study underscores the need for structured IPE pathways and early integration into healthcare curricula. It also highlights existing gaps in IPE and offers recommendations for enhancing midwifery education and practice. (2025-07-03)
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Subject
| Mathematical Sciences; Medicine, Health and Life Sciences; Social Sciences |
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Keyword
| Interprofessional education
Nursing
Obstetrics
Medicine
Nurse-Midwives
Medical education
Psychology
Health care
Pregnancy
Political science |
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Topic Classification
| Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
Innovations in Medical Education
Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration |
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Deposit Date
| 2025-07-03 |
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Data Type
| Article |
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Data Source
| European Journal of Midwifery |