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A model of interprofessional informatics education.
Carole A Gassert1, Wayne J Peay, Joyce A Mitchell
1College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112, USA.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|November 15, 2006
Summary
Nursing informatics programs are expanding to meet demand. Interprofessional education (IPE) reform, where professions learn together, is key. A University of Utah model fosters collaboration between medical and nursing informatics, enhancing educational activities through co-location.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Medical Education
- Nursing Education
Background:
- Increased demand for health information systems necessitates more nursing informatics graduates.
- Educational reform is needed in health professions, emphasizing interprofessional collaboration.
- Interprofessional education (IPE) involves structured learning between professions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss an evolving interprofessional (IPE) model for informatics education.
- To highlight the University of Utah's approach to IPE in informatics.
- To demonstrate how co-location facilitates IPE activities.
Main Methods:
- Development of an evolving interprofessional (IPE) model.
- Co-location of medical and nursing informatics faculty, students, and staff.
- Utilizing a technology-rich health sciences education building.
Main Results:
- Increased opportunities for interprofessional education activities.
- Enhanced collaboration between medical and nursing informatics programs.
- Successful implementation of a co-located informatics education suite.
Conclusions:
- Interprofessional education (IPE) is a viable model for informatics training.
- Co-location of programs can effectively promote interprofessional collaboration.
- The University of Utah's model provides a framework for advancing informatics education.
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