Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
improving healthcare, interdisciplinary education, medical errors
College
Nursing
Abstract
The culture of education prepares healthcare professionals in silos, then expects them to work collaboratively upon graduation. Medical errors, resulting from communication issues, are considered a leading cause of patient death. Interdisciplinary education of future professionals may prevent communication issues and reduce patient deaths. Interprofessional education (IPE) of undergraduates may improve communication of future professionals educated in universities without medical schools. The purpose of this project is to evaluate the effect of interprofessional education (IPE) on undergraduate students’ attitudes of interprofessional work, perceptions of working together, and ratings of teamwork.
Recommended Citation
Jacobs, Johnathan and Collette-Merril, PhD, RN, Katreena
(2018)
"Improving Healthcare Through Interdisciplinary Education,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2018:
Iss.
1, Article 193.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2018/iss1/193