| At the institutional level |
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A strong will and commitment of the university leaders is required.3,31,32 This will allow the healthcare professionals to adapt to the changes required with resources and support provided during its implementation. |
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The institution should have supportive institutional policies and commitment to supporting IPE.33 It should be clearly stated and incorporated into the mission or program learning outcomes of an institution. |
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The institution should have a goal for IPE as part of a strategic plan.34 The clinical affiliations, not just nursing but also other departments, should be trained and informed about IPE and must be involved in the strategic planning process. |
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The curriculum should be designed in such a way that the IPE is embedded and linked with its learning activities, outcomes, and assessment of learning.25,35
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The learning outcomes of the students should include competencies of interprofessional practice such as teamwork, communication, and advocacy.36
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The institution must also consider an office or a champion that will be responsible for coordinating educational activities and identifying barriers to progress.37
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The institution’s administration should prepare, and train faculty members towards IPE.38
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The institution’s administration should motivate the faculty to use IPE to maximize its implementation.38
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| At the faculty level |
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IPE steering committee with a lead person should be appointed to provide directions and monitor IPE implementation. |
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Lecturers from different disciplines need to collaborate before the commencement of classes to ensure the delivery of effective IPE.39 Faculty members can share their best practices in a forum to inform the public on the implementation of IPE. |
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A regular review or assessment of the implementation of IPE should be conducted. Feedback and results should be given to the stakeholders through scholarly activities such as research and academic conferences. Various tools to evaluate the extent of integrating IPE in the curriculum can be used.40
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