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In recognition of the importance of interdisciplinary working to address these inequalities, researchers from the Schools of Dentistry and Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University, Belfast, developed a novel interprofessional education (IPE) activity.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Aims<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This paper seeks to support healthcare educators to implement interprofessional forum theatre for dental and intellectual disability nursing students.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This paper explores the methodology behind a mixed\u2010methods study evaluating the use of forum theatre as an interprofessional teaching tool. 18 undergraduate dental and intellectual disability nursing students participated in the IPE activity, contributing quantitative and qualitative data through questionnaires and reflective feedback.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results and Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Key elements for effective interprofessional forum theatre include aligning distinct professional learning objectives, co\u2010production with individuals with intellectual disabilities, and grounding the activity in transformative learning theory. 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