Research trends in interprofessional education programs related to medication for undergraduate nursing students: a scoping review

Chaeyoon Jung, Jaeuk Oh, Sang Hui Chu

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Abstract

Purpose: This study investigated how interprofessional education (IPE) related to medication for undergraduate healthcare students, including nursing students, has been designed and conducted. Furthermore, the outcomes of these IPE programs were evaluated. Methods: A scoping review was performed to understand the content and methods of IPE on medication for undergraduate healthcare students, including nursing students. A literature search was done using PubMed, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Embase, Research Information Sharing Service, and Korean Nursing Database in English between January 2000 and December 2022. In total, 14 papers were selected and reviewed. Results: Eleven research studies were conducted on the implementation of one-time IPE on medication safety or errors. Among them, six studies focused on providing IPE to nursing students alongside medical and pharmacy students, while three studies targeted nursing and medical students, and two studies focused on nursing and pharmacy students. The most commonly employed educational method was simulation, which was utilized in 12 studies. All studies consistently reported a positive impact on attitudes toward IPE and effective communication. Additionally, five studies evaluating medication knowledge reported improvements in participants’ understanding of drugs. Conclusion: The effects of IPE related to medication for undergraduate nursing students have been confirmed. It is necessary to introduce IPE in the field of pharmacology.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)83-98
Number of pages16
JournalJournal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
Volume26
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024 May

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© 2024 Korean Society of Biological Nursing Science.

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Embryology
  • General Medicine
  • General Psychology

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