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Interprofessional Education and Practice Guide No. 8: Team-based interprofessional practice placements.

Margo L Brewer1, Hugh Barr1,2

  • 1a Faculty of Health Sciences , Curtin University , Perth , Western Australia , Australia.

Journal of Interprofessional Care
|November 1, 2016
PubMed
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This guide details Curtin University's successful large-scale Interprofessional Practice Programme, offering lessons for implementing team-based interprofessional education and practice placements for health and social care students.

Area of Science:

  • Health Professions Education
  • Interprofessional Practice
  • Collaborative Healthcare Training

Background:

  • Interprofessional learning (IPL) in practice settings is complex, leading many institutions to favor simulated or classroom-based approaches.
  • Growing interest in practical IPL necessitates effective models for implementation.
  • Universities face challenges in transitioning IPL from theoretical to practical settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a guide for educators on establishing team-based interprofessional practice placements.
  • To share lessons learned from Curtin University's large-scale Interprofessional Practice Programme.
  • To support the integration of interprofessional education and practice in health, social care, and related fields.

Main Methods:

Keywords:
Interprofessional educationinterprofessional learningpractice-based learningteam-based placements

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  • Drawing on existing literature and Curtin University's extensive experience with its Interprofessional Practice Programme.
  • Analyzing the development and implementation of a multi-award winning, large-scale program.
  • Identifying key lessons and best practices from a program involving over 550 students annually across nine professions.

    • Main Results:

    • Curtin University's Interprofessional Practice Programme successfully places over 550 students annually in team-based interprofessional settings.
    • The program has evolved from five small pilots initiated in 2009 to a large-scale, multi-award winning initiative.
    • The guide synthesizes practical experience and literature to inform the "weighing the case" for such programs.

    Conclusions:

    • Team-based interprofessional practice placements are feasible and beneficial for prequalifying health and social care students.
    • Curtin University's model offers a scalable and effective framework for implementing practical IPL.
    • Guidance is provided for educators seeking to establish similar programs, emphasizing practical application and lessons learned.