Teams and teamwork is the most frequently developed IPEC core competency in interprofessional education, identified in 65 instances across 62 studies¶

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q2 i? Across 88 included studies, teams and teamwork was the most frequently developed IPEC core competency, identified in 65 instances across 62 studies. → 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

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Deductive framework analysis of 88 included studies mapped inductively derived themes to the IPEC framework. The review reports that "Teams and Teamwork: This was the most frequently developed competency. It was identified in 65 instances across the studies". No effect size was reported for this frequency finding.

"Teams and Teamwork: This was the most frequently developed competency. It was identified in 65 instances across the studies and emphasised the ability of students to work collaboratively within diverse healthcare teams."

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