A review of interprofessional training wards: Enhancing student learning and patient outcomes

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ITWs show promising results in patient satisfaction rates and student outcomes. ITWs world-wide are organized in a comparable fashion with a group of 2–12 students providing patient care, usually for a period of two weeks. ITW programs should develop from very clear profession- and IP-specific learning goals. All programs would benefit from structured supervisor training.

Figure 1. Flowchart article inclusion. *Inclusion criteria: clinical in-patient interprofessional training program, full-time clerkship, real-life patient care, medical + at least one other type of health care student involved in program, Dutch/English article. Exclusion criteria: student-run free clinics, simulation ward/clinic, outpatient and ambulatory care projects, articles published <1985.