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Partnering for system change: interprofessional education and collaborative practice and health systems science
Sharla King1, Farah Friesen2, John Tegzes3
1Faculty of Education, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
Journal of Interprofessional Care
|August 11, 2026
Summary
Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice (IPECP) and Health Systems Science (HSS) integration is vital for training health professionals. This partnership fosters teamwork, patient-centered care, and system improvement for better healthcare delivery.
Area of Science:
- Health Professions Education
- Health Systems Science
- Interprofessional Education
Background:
- Healthcare demands innovative educational approaches for collaborative practice.
- Health Systems Science (HSS) is a key movement in medical schools focusing on care delivery and system improvement.
- Teaming is a foundational domain within HSS.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice (IPECP) educators can partner with HSS educators.
- To support the creation of health system citizens and sustainable system transformation.
- To enhance the education of future physicians and other health professionals.
Main Methods:
- Leveraging all health professional learners to understand HSS domains.
- Understanding the context of interprofessional teams.
- Including patients as integral members of healthcare teams.
- Re-conceptualizing traditional leadership models.
Main Results:
- Partnership integrates IPECP concepts within HSS frameworks.
- Fosters a holistic view of teamwork and patient-centered care.
- Supports a cultural shift towards integrated and effective healthcare systems.
Conclusions:
- Educational transformation is crucial for developing adaptable health professionals.
- This collaboration equips future professionals to navigate and improve dynamic healthcare systems.
- Embracing IPECP within HSS promotes sustainable system transformation and better patient outcomes.
Keywords:
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