Healthcare workers' understanding of interprofessional education and collaborative practice in regional health settings: A survey study
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Martin, Priya, Pighills, Alison, Sinclair, Lynne and Argus, Geoff Argus. 2023. "Healthcare workers' understanding of interprofessional education and collaborative practice in regional health settings: A survey study." Focus on Health Professional Education. 24 (3), pp. 78-94. https://doi.org/10.11157/fohpe.v24i3.634
| Article Title | Healthcare workers' understanding of interprofessional education and collaborative practice in regional health settings: A survey study |
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| ERA Journal ID | 13525 |
| Article Category | Article |
| Authors | Martin, Priya, Pighills, Alison, Sinclair, Lynne and Argus, Geoff Argus |
| Journal Title | Focus on Health Professional Education |
| Journal Citation | 24 (3), pp. 78-94 |
| Number of Pages | 17 |
| Year | 2023 |
| Place of Publication | Australia |
| ISSN | 1442-1100 |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.11157/fohpe.v24i3.634 |
| Web Address (URL) | https://fohpe.org/FoHPE/article/view/634 |
| Abstract | Introduction: Interprofessional education and collaborative practice can enhance outcomes for patients and families. Facilitating collaborative practice at the point of care requires skilled healthcare workers who understand relevant terminology and concepts. However, gaps persist in the understanding and facilitation of interprofessional education and collaborative practice in some health settings. This survey study investigated healthcare workers’ perceived knowledge and understanding of interprofessional education and collaborative practice. Methods: A bespoke online survey was administered to healthcare workers from two regional health services in Queensland, Australia. Data were subject to descriptive and inferential analyses. Results: Data were available from 235 healthcare workers. Multiple regression analysis revealed that claiming to understand the difference between different models of service delivery, the ability to explain interprofessional education to a colleague and being an allied health practitioner were statistically significant predictors of a high knowledge of interprofessional practice score. Very few respondents were trained in this area (6%, n = 14), and those trained reported higher confidence in facilitating interprofessional education and collaborative practice at the point of care. Conclusion: This study has highlighted the gaps in healthcare workers’ perceived knowledge and understanding of interprofessional education and collaborative practice. Healthcare workers need targeted professional development opportunities to develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary for practising in interprofessional teams. They also need opportunities to facilitate it with students and others. Improving interprofessional and collaborative practice within teams will ultimately improve healthcare outcomes of patients serviced by healthcare workers. |
| Keywords | interprofessional education; collaborative practice; continuing professional development |
| Contains Sensitive Content | Does not contain sensitive content |
| ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420321. Rural and remote health services |
| Byline Affiliations | University of Queensland |
| Mackay Hospital, Australia | |
| University of Toronto, Canada | |
| School of Psychology and Wellbeing |
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