The development of a research-based interprofessional communication behaviors repository in healthcare education: A systematic review

Oona Janssens, Leen Haerens, Martin Valcke, Mieke Embo, Jens Debacker, Ann Van Hecke, Vanessa Gauwe, Marlies Van Hecke, Patricia De Vriendt, Peter Pype

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Abstract

Interprofessional communication is crucial for patient care, yet there is a dearth of comprehensive assessment tools essential to train and assess healthcare students. While the Interprofessional Educational Collaborative framework (IPEC) outlines eight sub-competencies, it lacks detailed behavioral indicators. This study aimed to create a repository of interprofessional communication behaviors to complement the IPEC sub-competencies. From 12,448 articles, 55 were selected and thematically analyzed with NVivo18®. We identified 230 interprofessional communication behaviors, organized into 10 themes and 61 sub-themes, aligning with the IPEC sub-competencies. This comprehensive repository could be foundational for developing interprofessional communication assessment tools in healthcare education and aiding healthcare institutions in improving interprofessional communication practices.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)918-935
Number of pages18
JournalJournal of Interprofessional Care
Volume38
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 29 Jul 2024

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