An interprofessional practice capability framework focusing on safe, high-quality, client-centred health service

Area of Science:

• Health Professions Education
• Interprofessional Collaboration
• Healthcare Quality and Safety

Background:

• Existing interprofessional frameworks often focus on either client-centered care, safety, or collaborative practice individually.
• There is a need for a unified framework that integrates these critical components for effective healthcare delivery.
• Previous frameworks from the UK, Canada, and USA provide a foundation for developing a more comprehensive model.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a novel interprofessional capability framework that interlinks client-centered services, safety and quality of services, and interprofessional collaborative practice.
• To present a clear, succinct framework with a visual representation of its key features.
• To demonstrate the framework's application in transforming health sciences education and practice.

Main Methods:

• Development of a new framework building upon existing international models.
• Integration of three core elements: client-centered services, safety/quality, and interprofessional collaborative practice.
• Application of the framework to inform curriculum design, including case-based workshops and practice placements for a large health sciences faculty.

Main Results:

• The framework successfully interlinks client-centered services, safety and quality, and interprofessional collaborative practice.
• A visual representation aids in understanding the framework's integrated nature.
• Implementation in a health sciences faculty with 10,000 students across 22 disciplines fostered a shared understanding of interprofessional education and practice.
• Significant transformation in the design, implementation, and evaluation of learning outcomes, experiences, and assessments.

Conclusions:

• The developed interprofessional capability framework offers a unified approach to healthcare education and practice.
• The framework effectively promotes a shared understanding among students, academic staff, and health professionals.
• Its successful application demonstrates high applicability to diverse healthcare and educational contexts.