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ArticleBMC medical education2024

Patient-centered interprofessional education in cancer care: a systematic scoping review.

Tobias Fragner, Honja Hama, Adis Šerifović, Kathrin Kirchheiner, Igor Grabovac

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Article in BMC medical education, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

  1. Facilitators and barriers to the implementation of traditional Chinese exercises in cancer patients: a mixed-methods systematic review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Tobias FragnerDepartment of Social and Preventive Medicine, Center for Public Health, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1373-5279
Honja HamaDepartment of Social and Preventive Medicine, Center for Public Health, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria. honja.hama@meduniwien.ac.at.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0004-4873-5118
Adis ŠerifovićDepartment of Social and Preventive Medicine, Center for Public Health, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0002-5588-7852
Kathrin KirchheinerDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5571-2780
Igor GrabovacDepartment of Social and Preventive Medicine, Center for Public Health, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9605-1467

Funding

European Union under the EU4Health program 2021-2027 101129375
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCancer remains a critical global health issue requiring a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach for effective treatment. Interprofessional education (IPE) is essential for overcoming barriers to collaboration among healthcare professionals and fostering efficient teamwork in cancer care.

objectiveThis systematic scoping review aims to explore the role of IPE in enhancing interprofessional collaboration within cancer care by mapping and synthesizing the implementation, impact, and evaluation strategies of patient-centered IPE programs in this field.

methodsA comprehensive search was conducted across seven databases, including CENTRAL, CINAHL, Embase, MEDLINE, PsycInfo, Scopus, and Web of Science, from their inception to January 2024. Grey literature was also sought through online sources and by contacting relevant organizations. Data were extracted and synthesized narratively following a standardized protocol.

resultsSeven studies met the inclusion criteria, highlighting various educational methods such as web-based platforms, face-to-face interactions, experiential learning, and simulation-based training. Patient-centered IPE programs notably improved interprofessional collaboration, communication, knowledge, and self-confidence among healthcare professionals. Additionally, several programs led to concrete changes in clinical practice and institutional policies. Evaluation strategies primarily utilized established frameworks such as Kirkpatrick's model and Moore's outcome levels to assess multiple layers of outcomes, including participant satisfaction, knowledge acquisition, competence, and behavior change.

conclusionsThe findings indicate that patient-centered IPE programs effectively promote interprofessional collaboration and enhance clinical competencies in cancer care. Future research should focus on long-term evaluations, address systemic barriers, expand geographical scope, and utilize standardized evaluation frameworks to further improve the design and implementation of patient-centered IPE programs in cancer care.

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Interprofessional EducationInterprofessional RelationsNeoplasmsPatient-Centered CareCooperative BehaviorHealth PersonnelHumansPatient Care TeamCancer careContinuing educationInterdisciplinaryInterprofessionalMedical educationOncologyPatient-centered carePostgraduate educationProgram evaluation

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PMID39736712
PMCPMC11684053

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