Toward interprofessional learning and education: mapping common outcomes for prequalifying healthcare professional programs in the United Kingdom

Steven, K., Howden, S., Mires, G., Rowe, I. , Lafferty, N., Arnold, A. and Strath, A. (2017) Toward interprofessional learning and education: mapping common outcomes for prequalifying healthcare professional programs in the United Kingdom. Medical Teacher, 39(7), pp. 720-744. (doi: 10.1080/0142159x.2017.1309372) (PMID:28462598)

Abstract

Introduction: Interprofessional education (IPE) continues to be a key component in prequalifying health professional education, with calls for regulators to publish a joint statement regarding IPE outcomes. To date, the regulatory documents for healthcare education in the United Kingdom have not been examined for common learning outcomes; information that could be used to inform such a statement and to identify opportunities for interprofessional learning. Methods: A mapping of the outcomes/standards required by five, UK, health profession regulatory bodies was undertaken. This involved the identification of common outcomes, a keyword search and classification of common outcomes/standards; presented as themes and subthemes. Results: Seven themes were identified: knowledge for practice, skills for practice, ethical approach, professionalism, continuing professional development (CPD), patient-centered approach and teamworking skills, representing 22 subthemes. Each subtheme links back to the outcomes/standards in the regulatory documents. Conclusions: This study identifies the key areas of overlap in outcomes/standards expected of selected healthcare graduates in the United Kingdom. The mapping provides a framework for informing prequalifying IPE curricula, for example, identifying possible foci for interprofessional education outcomes and associated learning opportunities. It allows reference back to the standards set by regulatory bodies, a requirement for all institutions involved in health profession education.

• Item Type: Articles
• Additional Information: This work was supported by NHS Education for Scotland.
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Rowe, Dr Iain
• Authors: Steven, K., Howden, S., Mires, G., Rowe, I., Lafferty, N., Arnold, A., and Strath, A.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Life Sciences
• Journal Name: Medical Teacher
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis
• ISSN: 0142-159X
• ISSN (Online): 1466-187X
• Published Online: 02 May 2017
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2017 The Authors
• First Published: First published in Medical Teacher 39(7): 720-744
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced under a Creative Commons License