The impact of a training programme incorporating the conceptual framework of the International Classification of Functioning (ICF) on behaviour regarding interprofessional practice in Rwandan health professionals: A cluster randomized control trial.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Appropriate collaboration between health professionals (HP) can reduce medical errors, enhance the spread of critical information, and assist in interpretation of health information resulting in improved patient care. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) may provide a useful conceptual framework to facilitate better interprofessional practice. PURPOSE:To determine whether a training programme based on the ICF framework resulted in improved interprofessional behaviour among HPs in Rwanda. METHODOLOGY:A cluster randomised control trial was used. Four district hospitals were randomly allocated to receive either a day's training in interprofessional practice based on the ICF framework (experimental) or a short talk and a booklet on the topic (

SUBMITTER: Sagahutu JB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7006896 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature