Development of Interprofessional Learning Outcomes for Health Professions at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin - A Delphi-Study

Abstract

The impact of interprofessional (IP) collaboration on patient-centered care is constantly increasing. Health professional students need to be prepared for interprofessional collaboration in the workplace. The Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin aims to establish a common understanding of interprofessionalism in order to further develop interprofessional education. The aim of this study was to develop a framework with IP learning outcomes for the local context. IP training goals were developed and validated in a systematic, 2-step process. First, a working group (n=12) developed a draft of IP outcomes using the nominal group technique. This draft was validated with a Delphi study in 2 rounds with IP faculty members and students (n=17). A framework of IP learning outcomes was developed and validated. It included an introductory text and 4 competency domains. Each domain defined a title, a description and operationalized learning outcomes for the areas of knowledge, skills and attitude. The framework resulting from the development and validation of IP learning outcomes at the Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin can be used as a basis for the coordinated implementation of IPE at the faculty. This framework may serve other faculties as a basis for their own development of interprofessional education.