Recommendations for Teaching interprofessional education in undergraduate baccalaureate health units

Objective: This study aimed to describe and analyse the implementation of a wound management interprofessional education experience for nursing, podiatry, pharmacy and exercise and nutrition science health baccalaureate students where the disciplines outside of nursing were invited to join the classes of a wound care elective unit in nursing. Methods: This study included the development and implementation of a wound care program and observation of all students enrolled in units within the baccalaureates of nursing, podiatry, pharmacy and exercise and nutrition science health disciplines, where wound management education was relevant and compatible with the need to include this education focus. Results: Results indicated an increase in students’ recognition of their roles and the roles of others within an interprofessional healthcare team. Facilitators reported that students learnt to share information and work collaboratively to plan care for people with wounds. Conclusions: The outcomes confirm that a structured wound management program of interprofessional education within a Faculty of Health course, has promoted student recognition of wound management and the essential shared approach to person-centred care.