ArticleActa medica Philippina2026
Interprofessional Education Exposure and Attitudes toward Collaboration among Allied Health Graduates in the Philippines: A Cross-sectional Study.
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Background: Interprofessional education (IPE) prepares health professionals to collaborate effectively in complex healthcare environments. Evidence on IPE implementation in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), including the Philippines, remains limited. This study examined the extent of IPE exposure and attitudes toward interprofessional collaboration (IPC) among allied health graduates from a Philippine higher education institution. Objective: To provide baseline evidence for enhancing the integration of IPE within allied health curricula. Methods: A cross-sectional design was used. Data were collected through an online survey of graduates from four allied health programs (2022-2024). The Attitudes Toward Health Care Teams Scale (ATHCTS) measured collaborative attitudes, and structured items assessed IPE exposure. Descriptive and inferential statistics summarized data and compared attitudes across programs. Results: A total of 102 graduates were included. Twenty-five percent reported prior IPE exposure, more often mandatory (17%) than voluntary (9%). Didactic formats were most common (lectures 17%, small groups 16%), whereas immersive activities were less frequent (simulation 6%, community 7%). Attitudes toward IPC were generally positive, with an overall ATHCTS mean of 3.94 (SD = 1.01). ANOVA showed no significant differences by profession, years of practice, practice setting, or IPE exposure (all p >0.05). Neutral ratings on time demands and complexity suggest design considerations for future activities. Conclusion: Graduates showed a positive attitudinal disposition toward interprofessional collaboration despite limited structured IPE exposure. Findings highlight the need for systematic IPE integration and strengthened faculty and institutional capacity to sustain interprofessional learning. Results provide context-specific evidence from the Philippine setting relevant to other LMICs.
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