Student's experiences of interprofessional education during fieldwork practice in community (PKL Desa Terpadu) at Poltekkes Kemenkes Maluku: A qualitative study

Abstract

Objective

The study aimed to explore the student's experiences of the application of interprofessional education during PKL Desa Terpadu.

Methods

This study applied a qualitative method and used a semi-structured interview which involved 13 students from five study programmes (nutritionists, health analysts, nursing, environmental health, and midwifery) in Poltekkes Kemenkes Maluku.

Results

Three overarching themes are evident: PKL Desa Terpadu preparation activities; application of IPE in the PKL Desa Terpadu; and evaluation of PKL Desa Terpadu activities.

Conclusion

This study provides valuable insight regarding student's experiences for interprofessional education. These results indicate that PKL Desa Terpadu is useful as a learning environment, and there are opportunities to embed interprofessional education within the institutional curriculum to help students effectively learn and work together as an interprofessional team.