BUILDING BRIDGES: ENHANCING INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION IN NURSING EDUCATION
Author Name: 1. Rajani Rajiv Wasnik, 2. U.K. Saravana Kumar, 3. Suman Prabha Singh Deo, 4. Dr. Jibin Varghese, 5. M. Ramkumaru, 6. Dr. Jagadish Hiremath, 7. Mr. Suresh. S, 8. Dr. Sunitha. V, 9. Dr. Kavita V Matere
Volume/Issue: 05/01
Country: India
DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/06.2024-54556883/UIJIR
Affiliation:
- Associate Professor, Central India Nursing College, Lonara, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. rwasnik1@gmail.com
- Principal, SAPKM College of Nursing, Kichha, Uttarakhand, India. kavigo@yahoo.co.in
- Nursing Tutor, Sum Nursing College, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. sumansinghsuman15@gmail.com
- Principal, Silver Oak College of Nursing, Gujarat, India. jibinv010@gmail.com
- Nursing Officer, Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Puducherry, India. igmcri@gmail.com
- Associate Professor, Shri K L Shastri Smarak Nursing college, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. jaggublue@gmail.com
- Assistant Professor, ESIC College of Nursing, Bangalore, India. sureshesic16@gmail.com
- Associate professor, Kempegowda College of Nursing, Bangalore, India. sunithaveeregowda@gmail.com
- Principal, SMBT, ION, Nashik, India. nprincipal.smbtedu@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Interdisciplinary collaboration in nursing education has become increasingly recognized as essential for equipping future healthcare professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to address the multifaceted challenges of modern healthcare. This collaborative approach acknowledges that effective patient care often requires input from various healthcare disciplines, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and communication in delivering comprehensive and patient-centered care. By integrating interdisciplinary collaboration into nursing education, students can develop a broader understanding of healthcare systems, recognize the interconnectedness of various disciplines, and learn to work effectively within interprofessional teams. This not only enhances their clinical competencies but also instills a sense of collaboration and mutual respect among healthcare professionals, ultimately benefiting patient outcomes. Exploring the benefits of interdisciplinary collaboration in nursing education reveals its potential to improve patient care quality and outcomes. By exposing students to diverse perspectives and approaches, interdisciplinary education fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation, which are essential skills for addressing the evolving healthcare landscape. Moreover, interdisciplinary collaboration promotes a holistic understanding of patient care, encouraging students to consider the biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors that influence health and well-being. This comprehensive approach to nursing education enables students to provide more effective and patient-centered care, ultimately enhancing the overall quality of healthcare delivery. However, implementing interdisciplinary collaboration in nursing education is not without its challenges. Faculty members may encounter difficulties in aligning curricula and teaching methods across disciplines, while institutional resistance to change can hinder efforts to integrate interdisciplinary approaches into existing educational frameworks. Additionally, evaluating the effectiveness of interdisciplinary education can be complex, requiring the development of new assessment tools and metrics to capture the full range of learning outcomes. Despite these challenges, strategic approaches, such as institutional support, faculty development, and technology integration, can facilitate successful implementation and ultimately contribute to producing competent and collaborative healthcare professionals capable of thriving in today's complex healthcare environment.
Key words: Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Nursing Education, Enhancing Collaboration Healthcare Professionals, Teamwork, Communication, Patient-Centered Care, Curriculum Integration.
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