Attitude of dental students in Khartoum State, Sudan toward interprofessional education 2024: A cross-sectional study
7 affiliations
- 1Faculty of Medicine, Khartoum University, Khartoum, Sudan
- 2Faculty of Medicine, Alneelain University, Khartoum, Sudan
- 3Faculty of Pharmacy, Omdurman Islamic University, Omdurman, Sudan
- 4Faculty of Medicine, Bahri University, Khartoum, Sudan
- 5Faculty of Dentistry, National University, Khartoum, Sudan
- 6Faculty of Medicine, Almughtaribeen University, Khartoum, Sudan
- 7Faculty of Dentistry, Khartoum University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Abstract
Interprofessional education (IPE) enhances collaboration among healthcare professionals, improving patient care outcomes. This study investigates dental students’ attitudes toward IPE in Sudan, focusing on its implications for teamwork, patient-centered care, and interprofessional collaboration. A cross-sectional survey was conducted from March to September 2024 with 382 dental students from 3 universities in Khartoum: the University of Khartoum, Neelain University, and Almughtaribeen University. Data were collected using a self-administered online questionnaire assessing attitudes toward IPE, patient care, and collaboration. Statistical analysis was performed using Statistical Package of Social Sciences, version 29 (IBM Corporation). Most students expressed moderate support for IPE. They recognized its benefits for teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. Students from the University of Khartoum scored highest. Most participants emphasized the importance of patient-centered care, particularly effective communication and trust. However, 35% of students acknowledged biases toward other professions that could negatively impact healthcare delivery. Cultural competence was also a key concern, with students supporting the need for respect for diverse patient backgrounds. Dental students in Sudan show moderate readiness for IPE. The findings highlight the importance of integrating IPE into dental curricula to improve collaboration and patient care. Institutional support for IPE is crucial to address biases and prepare students for effective team-based practice.
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BibTeX
@article{mohammed2026attitude,
title = {{Attitude of dental students in Khartoum State, Sudan toward interprofessional education 2024: A cross-sectional study}},
author = {Fatima Elbasri Abuelgasim Mohammed and Amin Musa Elnaeim Musa and Amna Alrasheed Abuzaid Ali and Ammar Elgadi and Mohammed Bader and Salma Sleak Alam and Ahmed Saeed Ahmed Saeed and Assmaa Hashim Ali Ahmed and Mohamednoor Ali Abdelaati Babikir and Sara Balla Ali and Enaam Mohamed Elmogaded Elhassan Elidrisi and Shadi Mohamed Elrayah Abdelghaffar},
journal = {Medicine},
year = {2026},
month = nov,
doi = {10.1097/md.0000000000051497},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000051497},
note = {CC BY-NC 4.0},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - Attitude of dental students in Khartoum State, Sudan toward interprofessional education 2024: A cross-sectional study
AU - Fatima Elbasri Abuelgasim Mohammed
AU - Amin Musa Elnaeim Musa
AU - Amna Alrasheed Abuzaid Ali
AU - Ammar Elgadi
AU - Mohammed Bader
AU - Salma Sleak Alam
AU - Ahmed Saeed Ahmed Saeed
AU - Assmaa Hashim Ali Ahmed
AU - Mohamednoor Ali Abdelaati Babikir
AU - Sara Balla Ali
AU - Enaam Mohamed Elmogaded Elhassan Elidrisi
AU - Shadi Mohamed Elrayah Abdelghaffar
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/11/06
JO - Medicine
DO - 10.1097/md.0000000000051497
UR - https://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000051497
AB - Interprofessional education (IPE) enhances collaboration among healthcare professionals, improving patient care outcomes. This study investigates dental students’ attitudes toward IPE in Sudan, focusing on its implications for teamwork, patient-centered care, and interprofessional collaboration. A cross-sectional survey was conducted from March to September 2024 with 382 dental students from 3 universities in Khartoum: the University of Khartoum, Neelain University, and Almughtaribeen University. Data were collected using a self-administered online questionnaire assessing attitudes toward IPE, patient care, and collaboration. Statistical analysis was performed using Statistical Package of Social Sciences, version 29 (IBM Corporation). Most students expressed moderate support for IPE. They recognized its benefits for teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. Students from the University of Khartoum scored highest. Most participants emphasized the importance of patient-centered care, particularly effective communication and trust. However, 35% of students acknowledged biases toward other professions that could negatively impact healthcare delivery. Cultural competence was also a key concern, with students supporting the need for respect for diverse patient backgrounds. Dental students in Sudan show moderate readiness for IPE. The findings highlight the importance of integrating IPE into dental curricula to improve collaboration and patient care. Institutional support for IPE is crucial to address biases and prepare students for effective team-based practice.
SN - 0025-7974
SN - 1536-5964
ER -