LETTER TO EDITOR: SITUATION ANALYSIS AND PRESENTING THE CONTINGENCY MODEL OF INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION IN THE HEALTH SYSTEM

The philosophy of interprofessional education is that students of different health professions learn to be better prepared for collaboration and teamwork. In 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) published a practical framework for interprofessional education. Interprofessional education enhances communication skills in health professions, improving patient outcomes through collaboration and teamwork. A comprehensive theoretical framework is needed to guide organizations in reaching their goals and improving interprofessional education. Few studies have directly addressed specific theoretical frameworks for interprofessional education. Most studies are based on adult learning theory, psychological theories of group behavior, teamwork approaches, and learning organization. The comprehensive conceptual map presented about interprofessional education in this article can improve effective communication, participation, and teamwork in the healthcare field and ultimately improve students' clinical learning and the quality of patient care.