Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat
Vol. 21 No. 4 (2026)

Towards Interprofessional Education and Collaboration to Improve Students’ Competences

RR Sri Endang Pujiastuti (Poltekkes Kemenkes Semarang)
Emy Rianti (Polteknik Kemenkes Jakarta, Indonesia)
Oktia Woro Kasmini Handayani (Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia)
Irma Muslimin (Politeknik Kemenkes Mamuju, Indonesia)
Madiha Mukhtar (Lahore School of Nursing, Lahore Pakistan)
Runjati (Poltekkes Kemenkes Semarang, Indonesia)
Sherly Meitasari (Poltekkes Kemenkes Semarang, Indonesia)
Ike Puspitaningrum (Politeknik Negeri Indramayu)



Article Info

Publish Date
09 Jul 2026

Abstract

Interprofessional education collaboration (IPE/C) among undergraduate students is a pivotal learning experience to build comprehensive competencies in a better understanding of communication, teamwork, and the roles of different professions. This study aimed to investigate the interprofessional education collaboration among nursing students in clinical nursing practices, with a descriptive quantitative research design. A total of 69 undergraduate nursing students participated who had experienced interprofessional practices in 2024. Data were collected using a structured, selfadministered questionnaire adopted from the Psychometric Evaluation of Interprofessional education collaboration Competency Tool (PEIEC). The result of this study showed the highest professional identity, 43 (62%), and other competences 38% regarding teamwork, roles, responsibility, and communication. The findings revealed generally positive exploring very good competences (54%) for doing team collaboration and good competences for others, including communication (26%) and 20% (professional identity). IPE/C has been widely studied and recognized for its benefits in healthcare education and practice. IPE/C has been reported as pivotal in preparing students for the health workforce, where teamwork is an essential competency required for practice. Numerous studies have demonstrated that IPE/C fosters interprofessional collaboration, reduces barriers and preconceptions among different healthcare student groups, and enhances professional competencies. In conclusion, the Interprofessional education collaboration is essential to advancing competencies, enhancing collaboration, and contributing to better patient care outcomes 

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Journal Info

Abbrev

kemas

Publisher

Subject

Education Public Health

Description

KEMAS publishes the article based on research or equivalent to research results in public health or other disciplines related to public health that has not been loaded/published by other media. The journal contains articles about epidemiology and biostatistics, health policy and administration, ...