IPE produces negative impacts including logistical challenges, power dynamics, communication barriers, and feeling overwhelmed by extra workload¶

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Evidence · 1 study · review r3 · q2
Currency · newest study 2025 · not yet checked against its sources · not reviewed by a person

Subclaims¶

q2 i? Negative impacts of IPE were reported, including logistical challenges, interpersonal issues like power dynamics and communication barriers, and feeling overwhelmed by extra workload. → Patel Hemal 2025

Evidence¶

Patel Hemal 2025¶

Patel Hemal, Perry Simone, Badu Eric, Mwangi Felista, Onifade Oyepeju, Mazurskyy Alexander, Walters Joanne, Tavener Meredith, Noble Danielle, Chidarikire Sherphard, Lethbridge Lee, Jobson Liam, Carver Hamish, MacLellan Annabelle, Govind Natalie, Andrews Graham, Kerrison-Watkin Greg, Lun Elizabeth, Malau-Aduli Bunmi S. (2025). A scoping review of interprofessional education in healthcare: evaluating competency development, educational outcomes and challenges. BMC Medical Education. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-06969-3

q2 · i? · review · r3

The review's synthesis of included studies reports "negative impacts were also noted, such as logistical challenges and interpersonal issues like power dynamics and communication barriers". Additionally, some participants reported feeling overwhelmed by the extra workload required for IPE activities.

"However, negative impacts were also noted, such as logistical challenges and interpersonal issues like power dynamics and communication barriers, which impeded the personal professional growth and professional interactional skill-related benefits of IPE."

Discussion¶

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