Date of Award

11-4-2024

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Nursing (MScN)

First Advisor

Dr. Saleema Gulzar

Second Advisor

Dr. Pammla Petrucka

Third Advisor

, Dr. Farah Qamar

Department

School of Nursing and Midwifery, Pakistan

Abstract

Background: IPE fosters collaboration among healthcare providers to enhance patient care and safety. In Pakistan, varying readiness, perceptions, and attitudes hinder effective implementation, reflecting a lack of mixed-method studies on IPE in this context. Purpose: This mixed-method study assessed the readiness, perceptions, and attitudes of healthcare providers in Pakistan, including medical and nursing students and faculty, towards IPE, and identified key factors influencing their engagement with it. Method: A convergent mixed-method design collected quantitative and qualitative data. Quantitative data from 323 participants were analysed using one-way ANOVA, Tukey HSD, and binary logistic regression to assess readiness via the Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale (RIPLS) across four professional groups. In-depth interviews with 20 participants explored experiences influencing engagement with IPE at Aga Khan University, Karachi, from 2023 to 2024. Finding(s): Quantitative analysis indicated no significant differences in readiness (F (3, 319) =1.637, p > 0.05) and attitudes (F (3, 319) = 1.980, p > 0.05) toward IPE. However, perceptions varied significantly (F (3, 319) = 6.297, p < 0.05), with MBBS students reporting more positive views than other groups. Binary logistic regression revealed that participant group significantly predicted IPE engagement (χ² (6) = 39.90, p < 0.001), showing MBBS faculty were 70.5% less likely to engage compared to MBBS students (B = -1.221, p < 0.001). vi In-depth interviews emphasized that individual experiences, organizational culture, and communication barriers influenced attitudes toward IPE, reinforcing the quantitative findings on perceptions and contextual factors affecting engagement. Conclusion: Healthcare providers in Pakistan show positive readiness and attitudes for IPE, but MBBS students have more favourable perceptions. Role ambiguity and organizational barriers hinder integration. Structured IPE curricula, faculty development, and team-based activities are recommended. This study aligns with SDG 3 and SDG 4 by enhancing collaboration to improve health and education quality.

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