Exploring pathways to develop interprofessional identity: a moderated mediation study.

ABSTRACT: Interprofessional identity (IPI) is crucial in shaping the perceptions, knowledge, and collaborative skills of health professions learners. Its development is influenced by external factors (educational and practice contexts) and internal factors (motivational beliefs and confidence). Despite its importance, a comprehensive understanding of IPI formation is limited. This study proposed a theoretical model to clarify how professional self-efficacy and motivational beliefs contribute to IPI development, moderated by learning gains and satisfaction within interprofessional education (IPE). A longitudinal study with 473 health professions students was conducted during a 3-week IPE simulation course. Data were collected at the start and end of an IPE simulation course through questionnaires ass

SUBMITTER: He Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12929267 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature