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Yolanda S, Hidayati A, Efendi F, Izza A. Perceptions and Readiness of Health Profession Students in Interprofessional Education in the Indonesian Context. Health Educ Health Promot 2025; 13 (3) :471-480
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1- Department of Medical Education, Faculty of Medical Education, Airlangga University, Surabaya, Indonesia
2- Department of Dermatology Venereology and Aesthetics, Faculty of Medicine, Airlangga University, Surabaya, Indonesia
3- Department of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Airlangga University, Surabaya, Indonesia
4- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences, University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia
2- Department of Dermatology Venereology and Aesthetics, Faculty of Medicine, Airlangga University, Surabaya, Indonesia
3- Department of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Airlangga University, Surabaya, Indonesia
4- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences, University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia
Abstract: (355 Views)
Aims: This study aimed to analyze the perceptions and readiness of health profession students regarding interprofessional education within the Indonesian context.
Participants & Methods: This study employed a concurrent mixed-methods design involving 190 health profession students from three study programs (medicine, nursing, and pharmacy) at Universitas Airlangga Hospital. Quantitative data were collected using the validated Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale and analyzed using SPSS 25. Meanwhile, qualitative data were obtained through in-depth (one-on-one) interviews and analyzed thematically.
Findings: There was a significant increase in students’ Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale scores before and after participating in interprofessional education (p<0.05), indicating enhanced readiness for interprofessional learning. Thematic analysis revealed four main themes, including interprofessional education is seen as an engaging and beneficial activity, interprofessional education broadens cross-professional perspectives, each profession brings a unique point of view, and cultural values, such as sungkan (reluctance), gotong royong (mutual cooperation), and professional stereotypes influence interactions in interprofessional education activities.
Conclusion: IPE enhances students’ interprofessional understanding, communication, and confidence in applying collaborative values in future practice.
Participants & Methods: This study employed a concurrent mixed-methods design involving 190 health profession students from three study programs (medicine, nursing, and pharmacy) at Universitas Airlangga Hospital. Quantitative data were collected using the validated Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale and analyzed using SPSS 25. Meanwhile, qualitative data were obtained through in-depth (one-on-one) interviews and analyzed thematically.
Findings: There was a significant increase in students’ Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale scores before and after participating in interprofessional education (p<0.05), indicating enhanced readiness for interprofessional learning. Thematic analysis revealed four main themes, including interprofessional education is seen as an engaging and beneficial activity, interprofessional education broadens cross-professional perspectives, each profession brings a unique point of view, and cultural values, such as sungkan (reluctance), gotong royong (mutual cooperation), and professional stereotypes influence interactions in interprofessional education activities.
Conclusion: IPE enhances students’ interprofessional understanding, communication, and confidence in applying collaborative values in future practice.
Keywords: Interprofessional Education [MeSH], Students [MeSH], Indonesia [MeSH], Perception [MeSH], Health [MeSH]
Article Type: Descriptive & Survey |
Subject:
Health Education and Health Behavior
Received: 2025/06/7 | Accepted: 2025/07/12 | Published: 2025/08/15
Received: 2025/06/7 | Accepted: 2025/07/12 | Published: 2025/08/15
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