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ABSTRACT
The Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale (RIPLS) has been widely used to measure students’ and professionals’ attitudes toward interprofessional learning. However, inconsistencies have been reported concerning its validity and reliability. This study aimed to translate, adapt, and validate the RIPLS questionnaire to be applied to Spanish-speaking health sciences students in Chile. Content and construct validity evidence of the newly created Spanish version of the RIPLS scale were analyzed. An exploratory (EFA) and confirmatory (CFA) analysis were conducted, determining goodness-of-fit indexes. Reliability was evaluated through Cronbach’s Alpha Coefficient. We assessed sensitivity to change of the RIPLS scale by comparing pre- and post-interprofessional education workshop scores. The EFA showed that there were three factors. In the CFA, most of the standardized factor loadings were higher than 0.3. Regarding internal consistency, Cronbach’s Alpha was 0.86. The differences between the total RIPLS scores before and after the workshops were statistically significant. The Spanish version of RIPLS showed evidence of validity and reliability for use amongst health sciences students. The construct was adequately measured and was shown that it could be used to assess the impact of interprofessional education workshops.
Acknowledgments
We would like to thank the panel of local experts committee composed of directors and clinical lecturers in the Departamento de Ciencias de la Salud, Facultad de Medicina at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and teachers from the Australian Catholic University who participated in the international activity.
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Ignacio Villagrán
Ignacio Villagrán is a Physiotherapist and an assistant professor of the Department of Health Sciences at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. He holds a Master's degree in Innovation and works in Health Sciences education research and innovation projects.
Paz Jeldez
Paz Jeldes is a Special Educator, Speech and Language Therapist, and assistant professor in the Department of Health Sciences at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. She holds a Master's degree in Medical Education and is director of Extension, Continuing Education, International Affairs, and Postgraduate Studies.
Fernanda Calvo
Fernanda Calvo is a Physiotherapist and an assistant professor of the Department of Health Sciences at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. She holds a Master's degree in Neurological Rehabilitation and works in Health Sciences education and social projects.
Javiera Fuentes
Javiera Fuentes is a Physiotherapist and an assistant professor of the Department of Health Sciences at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. She holds a Master's degree in Medical Education and a Master's degree in Sports Medicine and Science and works in Health Sciences education research projects.
José Moya
José Moya is a Dietitian and adjunct instructor professor of the Department of Health Sciences at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. He holds a Master's degree in Public Health and works in sustainable food systems.
Patricio Barañao
Patricio Barañao is a Physiotherapist and an assistant professor of the Department of Health Sciences at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. He works as a respiratory physiotherapist at Hospital Josefina Martínez and is in charge of the cardiorespiratory physiotherapy and clinical teaching areas.
Lisette Irarrázabal
Lisette Irarrazabal is a nurse and midwife working as an assistant professor at the School of Nursing at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. She holds a Ph.D. in Health Policies and Administration from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Has research in HIV prevention, tobacco cessation, and Interprofessional teachings.
Noelia Rojas
Noelia Rojas is a nurse and midwife working as an associate professor at the School of Nursing at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. She holds a Master's degree in nursing and has research in intensive and transitional care.
Paula Soto
Paula Soto is a nurse and midwife working as an adjunct professor at the School of Nursing at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. She holds a Master's degree in Medical Education and has research in neonatal care and medical education.
Salesa Barja
Ignacio Villagrán is a Physiotherapist and an assistant professor of the Department of Health Sciences at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. He holds a Master's degree in Innovation and works in Health Sciences education research and innovation projects.
Eduardo Fuentes-López
Paz Jeldes is a Special Educator, Speech and Language Therapist, and assistant professor in the Department of Health Sciences at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. She holds a Master's degree in Medical Education and is director of Extension, Continuing Education, International Affairs, and Postgraduate Studies.
Salesa Barja, MD, MSc. is an Associate Professor, Department of Gastroenterology and Pediatric Nutrition at the Faculty of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. She has a master's degree in pediatric nutrition. Currently, she is the Vice-director in Research and Teaching at the Josefina Martinez Hospital. Her research scope is nutrition in children with chronic diseases, obesity, and associated comorbidities in childhood and adolescence.
Eduardo Fuentes-López Ph.D. is a Speech and Language Therapist and an assistant professor at the Carrera de Fonoaudiología, Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Public Health, Universidad de Chile. He has large experience in statistical and psychometric analysis applied to medical education.