Training of Trainers Program in IPE for Health Professionals (TTP_IPE)

Training of Trainers Program in Interprofessional Education for Health Professionals

This study aims to develop a training program for academicians and clinicians who educate health professionals. The program focuses on enhancing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for interprofessional education and collaborative practice. The Training of Trainers Program (TTP) was conducted between February 20 and 24, 2024, and consisted of two phases: three days of online interactive theoretical training followed by two days of face-to-face practical training. The practical training included scenario-based group activities designed to develop professional skills in a collaborative environment. Participants were assessed using multiple tools, including demographic data forms, reflection and group assignments, and multiple-choice questions. Results showed that the TTP significantly improved competencies in areas such as teamwork, communication, leadership, ethics, and patient care. The program also received high satisfaction ratings from participants, highlighting the quality of the enrollment process, training content, and overall program effectiveness.

Study Overview

• Status: Completed
• Conditions: Training; Education; Interprofessional Education; Training Effectiveness
• Intervention / Treatment: Behavioral: Health Personnel Attitude

Detailed Description

Study Design Summary:

This study utilized a quasi-experimental design conducted between June 2023 and March 2024, following the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. Ethical approval was obtained from the İzmir Democracy University Non-Interventional Ethics Committee (Approval No. 2023/97). The study was supported by TÜBİTAK under program 2237_A with project number 1129B372300447.

Training Program Design and Implementation: The Training of Trainers Program (TTP) in Interprofessional Education (IPE) was developed based on a literature review and the ADDIE instructional design model. The program spanned 40 hours, including 24 hours of synchronous online learning and 16 hours of face-to-face applied sessions. Facilitators from various universities and professions (including doctors, nurses, and other health professionals) led the training.

The first phase involved three days of online theoretical education focusing on key topics such as IPE competencies, communication, mentoring, and scenario writing. Interactive methods like surveys, gamification, and active learning platforms were used. The second phase consisted of two days of practical face-to-face training with small group work and scenario-based activities to foster interprofessional collaboration and communication.

Evaluation Methods: Participants were evaluated using a sociodemographic form, multiple-choice questions, and an IPE Competency Assessment Form (IPE-CAF) with 31 items assessing roles, teamwork, communication, leadership, ethics, and patient relationships. A Training Satisfaction Form with 17 items was also used to gather feedback. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS software, with statistical tests like the Wilcoxon signed-rank test and Cronbach's alpha for reliability. Qualitative data from open-ended questions were analyzed using descriptive content analysis.

• Study Type: Interventional
• Enrollment (Actual): 30
• Phase: Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations

• Turkey
  • Konak
    • İ̇zmi̇r, Konak, Turkey, 350350
      • Izmir Democracy University

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: Adult; Older Adult
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

• Health Professionals: People working in the fields of health sciences such as medicine, dentistry, nursing, nutrition and dietetics, physiotherapy and rehabilitation, or working in academic positions in these fields.
• Trainer Experience: People who have taken part in trainings for health professionals or who will provide training.
• Collaborative Education Experience: Trainers who have previously been involved in interprofessional education processes or who plan to work in this field.
• Volunteerism: Participants who volunteered to participate in the training programme and provided the necessary permissions.
• In addition to all criteria, trainers over the age of 18

Exclusion Criteria:

• Non-Health Professionals: Those working or studying outside of medicine or health sciences will not be included in this programme.
• Those who do not meet the Participation Requirements: Those who cannot attend at least 80% of the online theoretical and face-to-face practical trainings of the programme.
• Non-Volunteers: Those who do not volunteer for the programme and individuals under the age of 18 will be excluded.

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Design Details

• Primary Purpose: Basic Science
• Allocation: N/A
• Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
• Masking: None (Open Label)

Number of Arms

1

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Intervention / Treatment

Experimental: Training of Trainers (ToT) Program Group; Participants in this group will receive a two-phase Training of Trainers Program (TTP) aimed at improving their skills in interprofessional education. The first phase includes three days of online theoretical training covering topics such as interprofessional communication, teamwork, and scenario-based learning. The second phase consists of two days of face-to-face practical sessions, where participants will engage in scenario-based group work and role-playing activities to reinforce skills in collaborative healthcare practices. To evaluate the effectiveness of the training program, all participants will complete a pre-test before the training and a post-test after the training

Behavioral: Health Personnel Attitude; The intervention consists of a two-phase Training of Trainers Program (TTP) designed for health professionals aimed at enhancing interprofessional education (IPE) skills. Phase 1 includes three days of online theoretical training, focusing on topics such as interprofessional collaboration, communication, and conflict resolution. Phase 2 involves two days of face-to-face practical sessions, where participants engage in scenario-based learning and small group discussions to apply IPE concepts. The effectiveness of the program is assessed through pre-test and post-test evaluations, measuring changes in participants' knowledge, attitudes, and competencies in interprofessional education.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Improvement in Interprofessional Education Competencies	The primary outcome measure is the improvement in participants' competencies in interprofessional education (IPE), as assessed through pre- and post-training evaluations. Competencies include roles and responsibilities, team and teamwork, interprofessional communication, collaborative leadership, relationships with patients, recognizing patient needs, lifelong learning, and ethics. This will be measured using the IPE Competency Assessment Form (IPE-CAF), which is based on a Likert scale. Scores will be compared before and after the Training of Trainers Program to assess the effectiveness of the intervention.	Pre-test conducted before the intervention and post-test conducted immediately after the completion of the intervention. (20-24 February))

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Training Program Satisfaction	Participants' overall satisfaction with the training program will be evaluated using the Training Satisfaction Form. This form collects feedback on areas such as the enrollment process, training content, trainer effectiveness, and overall program satisfaction.	Immediately after the completion of the TTP.

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Izmir Democracy University
• Collaborators: The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey
• Investigators: Study Director: Aysel Baser, Asist. Prof., Izmir Democracy University

Publications and helpful links

Helpful Links

• The website provides access to the application poster and other related information about the study.

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): February 20, 2024
• Primary Completion (Actual): February 24, 2024
• Study Completion (Actual): February 24, 2024

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: October 6, 2024
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: October 8, 2024
• First Posted (Estimated): October 9, 2024

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Estimated): October 9, 2024
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: October 8, 2024
• Last Verified: October 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Keywords: Interprofessional Education; Training of Trainers; Competencies of Health Professionals; Trainer Development Program
• Other Study ID Numbers: 2023/97; 1129B372300447 (Other Grant/Funding Number: The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey)

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

• Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?: YES
• IPD Plan Description: This study is currently in the manuscript writing phase. After the data is published, it will be shared with any researchers who request it and provide a valid justification for its use.
• IPD Sharing Time Frame: This study is currently in the manuscript writing phase. After the data is published, it will be shared with any researchers who request it and provide a valid justification for its use within a 5-year period following publication.
• IPD Sharing Access Criteria: Researchers with a valid scientific purpose and justification will be able to request access to the individual participant data (IPD) and supporting information. Access will be granted after publication of the study results, and the data will be shared through a secure data-sharing platform upon approval of the request. All requests will be reviewed by the study team, and data will only be provided for research that aligns with the ethical guidelines of the study.
• IPD Sharing Supporting Information Type: STUDY_PROTOCOL; SAP; ICF; ANALYTIC_CODE; CSR

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No