| Penulis/Author |
dr. Rr. Siti Rokhmah Projosasmito, M.Ed.L.P&C (1) ; Dr. Supriyati, S.Sos., M.Kes. (2); Setyo Utami Wisnusanti, S.Gz., M.P.H. (3); Bayu Fandhi Achmad, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kep. (4); KINTAN AYU KARTIKA PUTRI (5) |
| Abstrak/Abstract |
Background: Interprofessional collaboration is important to improve professional practice and
health outcomes. It is not easy to perform. Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing (FMPHN) Universitas Gadjah Mada initiated the Community and Family Health Care-with
Interprofessional Education (CFHC-IPE) to improve student’s skills to collaborate among health
professionals. This study exposed the process of strengthening interprofessional collaboration skills
through the community health program conducted by 3rd-year students. Method: A total of 358 3rd
year students of FM-PHN UGM was involved in this program, which divided into 75 small groups.
Each group consisted of 5 students who belong to the School of Medicine, Nursing, and Nutrition,
supervised by the lecturer and field instructor. This program was conducted from August 2019 to
July 2020. Each group should engage 10 households as the community target. In the first semester,
students conducted need assessments and developed the planning of action, then implemented the
program the next semester. Results: There were various and innovative community health programs
were done by the students. Various devices and social media such as podcasts, interactive educational
videos, zoom platforms, online posters were used on the program. Some of the activities were
delivered by competition setting such as video, cooking, and photo competitions. The program could
gather community involvement and effectively strengthen collaboration between students from
different health professions. Furthermore, they successfully evaluated the impact of the program on
the community. Conclusion: The community health program could strengthen interprofessional
collaboration between students from different health professions. |
