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Joseph Liaskos1, Antonis Frigas, Kostantinos Antypas
1Health Informatics Laboratory, Faculty of Nursing, University of Athens, Greece. iliaskos@nurs.uoa.gr
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|October 4, 2007
Summary
The European Interprofessional Education Network (EIPEN) project addresses challenges in interprofessional education (IPE) for health and social care. It fosters collaboration and promotes best practices in IPE to enhance professional training.
Area of Science:
- Health Professions Education
- Social Work Education
- Interprofessional Collaboration
Background:
- The Leonardo project, known as the European Interprofessional Education Network (EIPEN), focuses on the complexities of Interprofessional Education (IPE) within health and social care sectors.
- IPE is crucial for enabling students and practitioners to learn collaboratively during training and practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish a transnational network connecting universities and employers across six European countries.
- To promote and disseminate best practices in Interprofessional Learning and Teaching (IPLT) in health and social care.
Main Methods:
- Developing a network of academic institutions and healthcare employers.
- Facilitating the exchange of best practices in Interprofessional Education and Training (IPET).
Main Results:
- The EIPEN project aims to create a framework for enhancing professional education.
- Guidelines and materials will be developed to support Interprofessional Education.
Conclusions:
- The project outcomes will provide resources for improving multidisciplinary professional education.
- Enhancing Interprofessional Education is key to advancing Health Informatics training and practice.
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