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Innovations in interprofessional education: building collaborative practice skills.

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    Interprofessional education (IPE) and collaborative practice are key to healthcare reform. Western University implements IPE across 13 health disciplines, preparing future teams to enhance patient outcomes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Professions Education
    • Healthcare System Reform
    • Interprofessional Collaboration

    Background:

    • The Institute of Medicine recommends redesigning healthcare through interprofessional education (IPE) and collaborative practice.
    • IPE and collaborative practice are recognized as transformative strategies for improving healthcare delivery.
    • Existing healthcare systems face challenges that necessitate innovative educational approaches.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe Western University's implementation of an interprofessional education (IPE) curriculum.
    • To highlight the College of Dental Medicine's innovative community-based dental education initiatives.
    • To showcase how these programs prepare students for interdisciplinary team-based patient care.

    Main Methods:

    • Implementation of a comprehensive IPE curriculum for students across 13 health disciplines.
    • Development of community-based dental education programs.
    • Establishment of local outreach projects, such as the Children's Dental Care Project.

    Main Results:

    • Students are being educated within an interprofessional framework.
    • Innovations in community-based dental education are actively practiced.
    • The Children's Dental Care Project provides practical interdisciplinary team experience.

    Conclusions:

    • Western University's IPE curriculum aligns with Institute of Medicine recommendations.
    • The College of Dental Medicine's initiatives effectively prepare students for collaborative practice.
    • These educational strategies are crucial for improving future patient care through interdisciplinary teams.