Interprofessional learning in multidisciplinary healthcare teams is associated with reduced patient mortality: a quantitative systematic review and meta-analysis.

Craig S Webster; Ties Coomber; Sue Liu; Kaitlin Allen; Tanisha Jowsey

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Interprofessional learning in multidisciplinary healthcare teams is associated with reduced patient mortality: a quantitative systematic review and meta-analysis.

January 24, 2024

Webster CS, Coomber T, Liu S, et al. J Patient Saf. 2024;20(1):57-65.

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Interprofessional learning (IPL) is a common strategy to improve patient safety. This systematic review of quantitative evidence found that healthcare provider participation in interventions including IPL led to significant reductions in adverse events and mortality compared to conventional patient care.

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