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AuthorEl-Awaisi, Alla
AuthorSheikh Ali, Saba
AuthorAbu Nada, Aya
AuthorRainkie, Daniel
AuthorAwaisu, Ahmed
Available date2022-12-15T07:16:23Z
Publication Date2021
Publication NameJournal of Interprofessional Care
ResourceScopus
URIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13561820.2020.1811212
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/37312
AbstractFacilitators are of paramount importance to the success of interprofessional education (IPE) activities; hence, it is crucial to explore their perspectives and experiences in delivering IPE in Qatar. Using an exploratory case study approach, semi-structured interviews were conducted, in 2018, among faculty members, who had facilitated at least one IPE activity in Qatar, from healthcare professional education programs at Qatar University Colleges of Pharmacy, Medicine, and Health Sciences, Weill Cornell Medicine in Qatar, the University of Calgary in Qatar, and the College of North Atlantic. Interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Inductive thematic content analysis was implemented. Twenty-one interviews were conducted with the following professions represented: medicine (n=6), pharmacy (n=5), nursing (n=4), biomedical science (n=3), respiratory theory (n=2) and public health (n=1). Four main themes emerged from the interviews: drivers to facilitator involvement that included interest and commitment to IPE and awareness of collaborative practice benefits; facilitator participation which was based on facilitator attributes and preparedness and readiness for IPE facilitation; the organizational support in terms of dedicated structure for IPE and IPE design and delivery and; student participation in terms of group dynamics and student engagement. Some key recommendations include having a dedicated unit for IPE, scheduling protected time for IPE, and organizing facilitators' training and debriefing workshops. The facilitators valued and appreciated IPE in preparing students for future collaborative practice. These findings can inform the development of quality and sustainable IPE activities in the future. 2020 The Author(s). Published with license by Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
SponsorThis publication was supported by Qatar University Student Grant [QUST-1-CPH-2018-3]. The findings achieved herein are solely the responsibility of the authors. Open Access funding provided by the Qatar National Library.
Languageen
PublisherTaylor and Francis Ltd.
Subjectfacilitation
faculty development
interprofessional education
interprofessional research
interviews
Qualitative method
TitleInsights from healthcare academics on facilitating interprofessional education activities
TypeArticle
Pagination760-770
Issue Number5
Volume Number35
dc.accessType Open Access


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