International Journal of Health Sciences

Using Evidence to Inform Future Research and Practice – Online Interprofessional Education in Biomedical Science Curriculum
Dr. Anjani Kumari

Abstract
Much research in the field of interprofessional education (IPE) has been conducted on clinical and traditional university based programs. Little is known about completely online IPE programs, where students in the biomedical sciences program have engaged in educational experiences with students who have a direct/indirect role in patient care. This project aimed to (a) systematically examine recently published literature in the field of online IPE programs and (b) utilize the evidence to identify and describe essential elements of online IPE program for students in biomedical sciences discipline. The systematic review and analysis of literature yielded seven articles at the full text review stage. An overview of the data extraction of included studies has been presented. Additionally, building blocks and essential elements needed to create an engaging online IPE program for students in Biomedical Sciences have been presented. Online IPE programs may serve as an effective and viable approach for engaging students from different health disciplines including students in biomedical sciences. With the growth in online education, this approach can be considered a viable solution where students from different disciplines can learn together in a collaborative setting.

Full Text: PDF     DOI: 10.15640/ijhs.v10n1a4