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August 5, 2026Journal of Interprofessional Care

Interprofessional education with medicine and physician associate students enhances the understanding of roles and responsibilities and highlights the importance of collaborative practice—a mixed‑methods study

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PJPauline JoyceRoyal College of Surgeons in IrelandMOMichelle O’TooleRoyal College of Surgeons in IrelandEDElizabeth Dolan

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Overview

Mixed-methods study shows IPE improves roles understanding and teamwork in medical and PA students, suggesting positive future collaboration.

Key Points

  • This study aims to explore the impact of interprofessional education on medical and physician associate students' understanding of teamwork and roles in healthcare.
  • Mixed-methods design using quantitative survey (SPICE-R2) and qualitative focus groups.
  • Fifty students participated in three interprofessional education sessions focused on case discussions.
  • Pre- and postsurveys were collected to evaluate changes in perceptions.
  • Increase in mean scores for 'teamwork and collaboration', 'roles and responsibilities', and 'patient outcomes' after IPE sessions.
  • Focus group discussions revealed agreement among students on the benefits of IPE for understanding team dynamics and improving care delivery.
  • Students acknowledged a previously unclear understanding of their roles, which was clarified through the sessions.

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Joyce et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a72e823226790f370657bc7https://doi.org/10.1080/13561820.2026.2697177
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