Using interprofessional education to build dynamic teams to help drive collaborative, coordinated and effective newborn care

As countries strive to achieve sustainable development goal 3.2, high-quality medical education is crucial for high-quality neonatal care. Women are encouraged to deliver in health units attended by a skilled team. Traditionally, the team is doctors and nurses, but they are members of a large group of interdependent experts from other disciplines. Each discipline trains separately, yet the goal of good neonatal care is common to all. The use of interprofessional education breaks down these professional silos improving collaborative practice and promoting excellent clinical care. Introduction of new educational materials and training requires a rigorous approach to ensure sustainability.

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Langton, J., Liaghati-Mobarhan, S., Gicheha, E., Werdenberg-Hall, J., Madete, J., Banda, G., Molyneux, E. M., Manjonda, A., Okolo, A., Noxon, C., Paul, C., Osuagwu, C., Ezeaka, C., Samuel, C., Kumara, D., Flowers, D., Mochache, D., Rashid, E., Mbale, E., … the NEST360 Education Team. (2023). Using interprofessional education to build dynamic teams to help drive collaborative, coordinated and effective newborn care. BMC Pediatrics, 23(2), 565. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-023-04373-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-023-04373-8

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