Interprofessional education and social work: a survey

In 1974, the author surveyed all graduate schools of social work to determine how team concepts were being introduced to master's degree level students. A 76% response rate was achieved; 31% of the schools offered joint courses with other professional schools, 17% offered courses on teamwork itself within the school of social work, 10% had virtually no content on interprofessional collaboration, and the majority attempted to introduce this content through the practicum and the overall curriculum, especially health courses. These modalities are further described along with advantages and disadvantages of various approaches.