Journal article
Exploring interprofessional education and collaborative practice in Australian rural health services
Journal of interprofessional care, Vol.34(2), pp.173-183
03/03/2020
PMID: 31429617
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Abstract
This article explores how work-based interprofessional education (IPE) influences collaborative practice in rural health services in Australia. Using a qualitative case study design, three rural hospitals were the focal point of the project. Marginal participant observations (98 hours) and semistructured interviews (n = 59) were undertaken. Participants were medical practitioners, nursing and midwifery professionals, physiotherapists, paramedics, social workers and administrative staff, who provided services in relation to each hospital. Data in the form of audio recordings and field notes, including researcher reflections were recorded over a three-year period. Whilst this study comprised of three phases, this article explores the extent to which collaborative practice was present or not before and after IPE. An inductive content analysis resulted in the following themes: Conceptualizing Collaborative Practice, Profession-Driven Education, and Professional Structures and Socialization. Community of practice theory is used to explore the barriers created through profession-based communities of practice.
Details
- Title
- Exploring interprofessional education and collaborative practice in Australian rural health services
- Creators
- Lyn Frances Gum - Flinders UniversityLinda Sweet - Flinders UniversityJennene Greenhill - Flinders UniversityDavid Prideaux - Flinders University
- Publication Details
- Journal of interprofessional care, Vol.34(2), pp.173-183
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Identifiers
- 991013042988102368
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health; Nursing
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article