Faculty knowledge and skills needs in interprofessional education among faculty at the College of Medicine and Kamuzu College of Nursing, University of Malawi

IF 1.2 4区 医学 Q4 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Malawi Medical Journal Pub Date : 2021-04-01 DOI:10.4314/mmj.v33iS.6
Caroline Chitsulo, E. Chirwa, L. Wilson
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Background Undergraduate health professionals' education in Malawi is mostly provided through a uniprofessional approach, even though the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends interprofessional education (IPE) in order to prepare health workers for collaborative practice. Because IPE is not widely practiced in Malawi, faculty may not have the knowledge and skills required for successful IPE implementation. Aim To explore perceived needs for knowledge and skills related to IPE among faculty in undergraduate health professional programs at the University of Malawi - Kamuzu College of Nursing (KCN) and College of Medicine (COM). Design A qualitative exploratory descriptive study capturing the perspectives of purposively selected participants was conducted at the University of Malawi KCN and COM. Data were collected through in-depth interviews (n = 16) and focus group interviews (n=20). Data analysis was done using qualitative content analysis. Findings Faculty perceived the need for being knowledgeable in IPE and understanding its benefits. The need for training in IPE was perceived as key to increasing faculty members' confidence for IPE. Faculty also perceived the need for enhanced skills in interpersonal relationships, communication, and facilitation of learning, conflict resolution, and clinical teaching in order to successfully implement IPE. Conclusion Faculty perceived the need to be knowledgeable about IPE, its benefits and the need for enhanced skills related to IPE. The need for formal training in IPE was perceived key for successful implementation of IPE. These findings provide information which can help to identify faculty training needs for IPE and to design faculty training activities.
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马拉维大学医学院和Kamuzu护理学院教师跨专业教育中的教师知识和技能需求
尽管世界卫生组织(世卫组织)建议通过跨专业教育(IPE)为卫生工作者的合作实践做好准备,但马拉维的本科卫生专业人员教育主要是通过非专业方法提供的。因为在马拉维,公众政治教育没有得到广泛的实践,教师可能没有成功实施公众政治教育所需的知识和技能。目的探讨马拉维大学卡姆祖护理学院(KCN)和医学院(COM)本科卫生专业课程教师对IPE相关知识和技能的感知需求。设计在马拉维大学KCN和COM进行了一项定性探索性描述性研究,捕捉有目的选择的参与者的观点。通过深度访谈(n= 16)和焦点小组访谈(n=20)收集数据。数据分析采用定性内容分析。教师们认为有必要了解国际政治经济学并了解其好处。对国际政治经济学培训的需求被认为是提高教师对国际政治经济学信心的关键。教师们还认为,为了成功实施IPE,需要提高人际关系、沟通、促进学习、解决冲突和临床教学方面的技能。教师认为有必要了解IPE,它的好处,需要提高与IPE相关的技能。人们认为,需要对公众环境教育进行正式培训是成功实施公众环境教育的关键。这些发现提供的信息可以帮助确定国际政治经济学的教师培训需求,并设计教师培训活动。
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Malawi Medical Journal
Malawi Medical Journal Medicine-General Medicine
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期刊介绍: Driven and guided by the priorities articulated in the Malawi National Health Research Agenda, the Malawi Medical Journal publishes original research, short reports, case reports, viewpoints, insightful editorials and commentaries that are of high quality, informative and applicable to the Malawian and sub-Saharan Africa regions. Our particular interest is to publish evidence-based research that impacts and informs national health policies and medical practice in Malawi and the broader region. Topics covered in the journal include, but are not limited to: - Communicable diseases (HIV and AIDS, Malaria, TB, etc.) - Non-communicable diseases (Cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, etc.) - Sexual and Reproductive Health (Adolescent health, education, pregnancy and abortion, STDs and HIV and AIDS, etc.) - Mental health - Environmental health - Nutrition - Health systems and health policy (Leadership, ethics, and governance) - Community systems strengthening research - Injury, trauma, and surgical disorders
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