Abstract:
Introduction:
Interprofessional Education (IPE) initiatives are being increasingly seen on the global stage with the aim of generating innovations and solving problems in healthcare settings. Although timid, Brazil has witnessed the implementation of its precepts in search of more collaborative practices, especially aligned with the guidelines and precepts of the Unified Health System (SUS).
Objective:
To analyse the implementation of IPE and the development of collaborative competencies in the training of students and in the practice of preceptors and teachers who participated in the PET-Sáude/Interprofessional programme of the Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV). Methods: This is qualitative research that used document analysis as a data collection technique. Four documents were analysed: the public notice for the programme, the registration document and the partial and final reports.
Results:
Three aspects were highlighted in the documents evaluated: “fulfillment of the objectives”, “challenges for the implementation of IPE” and “development of collaborative competencies”. Accordingly, it was noted that, in general, the programme objectives were met, despite the challenges imposed by the hegemonic model of uniprofessional training and the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition, the development of fundamental competencies for comprehensive healthcare practices was observed, such as, for example: interprofessional communication, teamwork, conflict resolution, active and qualified listening, collaborative leadership, clarity of roles.
Conclusion:
Despite the setbacks, IPE was applied and collaborative competencies were developed, which favour interprofessional practice and effective teamwork in healthcare setttings.
Keywords:
Primary Health Care; Collaborative Learning; Collaborative Practices; Teamwork