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IntroductionCancer remains a major global health challenge, affecting millions annually and ranking as the second leading cause of death worldwide. The complexity of cancer treatment requires an interdisciplinary approach, connecting professionals from various fields to deliver personalised and integrated care. However, structural issues and insufficient interdisciplinary training can impede effective collaboration, which is why effective interprofessional education (IPE) is needed. This protocol depicts the planned procedures for a scoping review that aims to explore the role of IPE in enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration within oncology by mapping and synthesising the implementation, impact and evaluation strategies of patient-centred IPE programmes.Methods and analysisThis scoping review will be conducted in line with the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines for scoping reviews. The research team will develop a comprehensive search strategy and apply it to the following databases: CENTRAL, CINAHL, Embase, MEDLINE, PsycInfo, Scopus and Web of Science . Additionally, we will search for grey literature (eg, using OpenDOAR) and contact relevant organisations for pertinent reports. Each database will be searched without date restrictions on 11 September 2024. In the first stage, eligibility criteria will be assessed through a blinded title and abstract screening, followed by a full-text review. The research team will then extract and synthesise data related to the scoping review questions, focusing on implementation, impact and evaluation strategies employed in the included studies.Ethics and disseminationAs this protocol does not involve collecting primary data, ethical approval is not required. The results of this review will be published in a peer-reviewed journal and disseminated through institutional websites and conferences.

Background Cancer remains a critical global health issue requiring a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach for effective treatment. Interprofessional education (IPE) is essential for overcoming barriers to collaboration among healthcare professionals and fostering efficient teamwork in cancer care. Objective This systematic scoping review aims to explore the role of IPE in enhancing interprofessional collaboration within cancer care by mapping and synthesizing the implementation, impact, and evaluation strategies of patient-centered IPE programs in this field. Methods A comprehensive search was conducted across seven databases, including CENTRAL, CINAHL, Embase, MEDLINE, PsycInfo, Scopus, and Web of Science, from their inception to January 2024. Grey literature was also sought through online sources and by contacting relevant organizations. Data were extracted and synthesized narratively following a standardized protocol. Results Seven studies met the inclusion criteria, highlighting various educational methods such as web-based platforms, face-to-face interactions, experiential learning, and simulation-based training. Patient-centered IPE programs notably improved interprofessional collaboration, communication, knowledge, and self-confidence among healthcare professionals. Additionally, several programs led to concrete changes in clinical practice and institutional policies. Evaluation strategies primarily utilized established frameworks such as Kirkpatrick’s model and Moore’s outcome levels to assess multiple layers of outcomes, including participant satisfaction, knowledge acquisition, competence, and behavior change. Conclusions The findings indicate that patient-centered IPE programs effectively promote interprofessional collaboration and enhance clinical competencies in cancer care. Future research should focus on long-term evaluations, address systemic barriers, expand geographical scope, and utilize standardized evaluation frameworks to further improve the design and implementation of patient-centered IPE programs in cancer care.