Clinical-Based Interprofessional Education for Prelicensure Nursing Students: A Systematic Literature Review

Background: Interprofessional education (IPE) is an essential component of nursing education that allows students to collaborate with health professionals from different disciplines. This review identifies models of clinical-based IPE for nursing students and explores methods of evaluation. Method: Studies included targeted prelicensure nursing students in the United States, evaluated clinical-based IPE activities, and included pre- and postquantitative evaluation of student outcomes. Framework analysis was used to examine the domains of IPE activities addressed. Results: Eighteen studies were included. All of the studies reported at least one improved self-reported outcome. All IPE activities addressed the teamwork domain, 13 (72.2%) addressed the communication domain, 10 (55.6%) addressed the roles domain, and 8 (44.4%) addressed the values domain. Five (27.8%) activities addressed all domains. Conclusion: Evidence shows that clinical-based IPE improves self-reported nursing student outcomes, better preparing them to enter the workforce, collaborate with other professions, and deliver high-quality patient care.