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Towards Continuing Interprofessional Education: Interaction patterns of health professionals in a resource-limited setting.
Nyoni, Champion N; Grobler, Cecilna; Botma, Yvonne.
  • Nyoni CN; School of Nursing, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa.
  • Grobler C; School of Nursing, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa.
  • Botma Y; School of Nursing, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa.
PLoS One ; 16(7): e0253491, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1304456
ABSTRACT
There are challenges related to collaboration among health professionals in resource-limited settings. Continuing Interprofessional Education initiatives grounded on workplace dynamics, structure and the prevailing attitudes and biases of targeted health professionals may be a vehicle to develop collaboration among health professionals. Workplace dynamics are revealed as health professionals interact. We argue that insights into the interaction patterns of health professionals in the workplace could provide guidance for improving the design and value of CIPE initiative. The study was conducted through rapid ethnography and data were collected from non-participant observations. The data were transcribed and analysed through an inductive iterative process. Appropriate ethical principles were applied throughout the study. Three themes emerged namely "Formed professional identities influencing interprofessional interaction", "Diversity in communication networks and approaches" and "Professional practice and care in resource limited contexts". This study revealed poor interaction patterns among health professionals within the workplace. These poor interaction patterns were catalyzed by the pervasive professional hierarchy, the protracted health professional shortages, limited understanding of professional roles and the lack of a common language of communication among the health professionals. Several recommendations were made regarding the design and development of Continuing Interprofessional Education initiatives for resource-limited settings.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Health Personnel / Interprofessional Education Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: PLoS One Journal subject: Science / Medicine Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Journal.pone.0253491

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Health Personnel / Interprofessional Education Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: PLoS One Journal subject: Science / Medicine Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Journal.pone.0253491