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Interprofessional Attitudes and Nursing Core Competencies of Nursing Students Based on Their Experience of Interprofessional Education (89279)
Sunday, 5 January 2025 12:55
Session: Poster Session 2
Room: 3F Hallway
Presentation Type: Poster Presentation
Background: Interprofessional education (IPE) is essential in developing collaboration skills among healthcare professionals, promoting teamwork, and improving patient outcomes. In South Korea, IPE has been gradually incorporated into nursing curricula, yet its effects on nursing students’ competencies and attitudes towards interprofessional collaboration remain understudied. This study explores the influence of IPE on nursing students' core competencies and interprofessional attitudes. Methods: This comparative cross-sectional study surveyed 178 fourth-year nursing students, with 54.5% having experienced IPE. Data were collected through a web-based self-report questionnaire, which assessed core nursing competencies using the Korean Nurses’ Core Competency Scale (KNCCS) and interprofessional attitudes using the Korean Interprofessional Attitude Scale (KIAS). Statistical analyses, including t-tests, ANOVA, and Pearson’s correlation, were conducted to compare groups and evaluate relationships between variables. Results: Students with IPE experience showed significantly higher scores in interprofessional attitudes (4.52 vs. 4.32, p=0.012), particularly in teamwork (4.51 vs. 4.24, p=0.001), compared to those without IPE. While no significant difference was found in the overall core competency scores, the IPE-experienced group demonstrated significantly higher human understanding and communication skills (89.21 vs. 85.19, p=0.025). A positive correlation was found between interprofessional attitudes and core nursing competencies (r=0.598, p=0.01). Conclusion: IPE participation positively impacts nursing students’ interprofessional attitudes and communication competencies, underscoring the importance of integrating IPE into nursing curricula. Continuous IPE throughout nursing education can enhance teamwork, communication, and collaborative skills, preparing students for interprofessional practice.
Authors:
Soonyoung Shon, Keimyung University, South Korea
Minkyung Kang, Ajou University, South Korea
About the Presenter(s)
Dr. Soonyoung Shon is currently an Assistant Professor of Nursing College, Keimyung University, South Korea.
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