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Interdisciplinary health care: part III

S G Wong

    Journal of the American Optometric Association
    |September 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    This interdisciplinary health care program trains optometry students alongside other health professionals. The model emphasizes teamwork and understanding community health resources in disadvantaged areas.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Professions Education
    • Interprofessional Healthcare
    • Community Health

    Background:

    • The University of Houston, College of Optometry initiated an interdisciplinary health care program in 1974.
    • The program aimed to integrate optometry students into broader healthcare teams.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To educate optometry students on the value of interdisciplinary health care.
    • To foster collaboration among students from various health professions.
    • To enhance understanding of community health resources and multifaceted healthcare.

    Main Methods:

    • Optometry students collaborated with allied health, dietetic, nursing, pharmacy, and social work students.
    • Training occurred in a disadvantaged community setting in Houston.
    • The program focused on experiential learning and team-based practice.

    Main Results:

    • Students gained insights into the expertise of other health professionals.
    • Participants learned to function effectively within interdisciplinary teams.
    • Exposure to community health needs and resources was facilitated.

    Conclusions:

    • The Houston interdisciplinary program serves as a successful model for health professions education.
    • This approach effectively teaches the benefits and practice of interprofessional care.
    • The model highlights the importance of community-based, collaborative health training.

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