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Annamaria Midge Hobbs1,2, Laura Plummer1,2
1Annamaria Midge Hobbs is an assistant dean of Interprofessional Education, MGH Institute of Health Professions.
Abstract:
Interprofessional identity and interprofessional socialization are emerging concepts from social identity theory (SIT) and intergroup contact theory (ICT). The interprofessional education (IPE) literature often focuses on structural and attitudinal changes following IPE learning experiences; however, including interprofessional socialization (IPS) can help expand learners' "in-group" perspective to all health professions together to learn about each other's professional values while dispelling misconceptions to create an interprofessional identity. Effective interprofessional socialization is an iterative process of exposure to IPE and teamwork, role exploration and competency development, interprofessional identity formation and internalization, authentic practice and reinforcement, and reflection and refinement. The development of an interprofessional identity may result in improved communication, reduced errors, improved relationship-centered care, and increased job satisfaction.
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