Presented by Prof Ratie Mpofu Optimizing training and services through Interprofessional education and collaborative practice. Presented by Prof Ratie Mpofu CONFERENCE ON OPTIMIZING REHABILITATION POST STRUCTURES IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR TO ADDRESS CLINICAL TRAINING AND REHABILITATION SERVICES Cape Peninsula University of Technology 11 August 2011  

OBJECTIVE OF PRESENTATION To draw attention to the concept of interprofessional education and collaborative Practice (IECP To link Rehabilitation professionals through IECP in partnership with other health sciences and service providers To give example of how universities and service providers can assist IECP

WHO FRAMEWORK OF ACTION ON IECP (2010) The study commissioned by the WHO to explore what Interprofessional education and collaborative practice (IECP) is, why it is important, and how it can be globally systematized throughout education and national health systems. METHODS: The concept of IECP was defined, its rationale examined, and a case study template and questionnaires sent out. Staff at WHO’s six regional offices were asked to solicit case studies where IECP existed

Process Case studies were received from different countries Literature and responses mainly from America, Canada, Europe and Japan with very little from Africa Participants described how IECP was manifested in their environment and the barriers and facilitators to this type of practice.

Definition “Interprofessional education... is an opportunity to not only change the way that we think about educating future health workers, but is an opportunity to step back and reconsider the traditional means of healthcare delivery. I think that what we’re talking about is not just a change in educational practices, but a change in the culture of medicine and health-care.” Student Leader. (quoted in Framework of action booklet)

OBJECTIVES OF THE IECP To facilitate: Openness in communication across disciplines. Understanding of perspectives of other professionals Increased knowledge of the range of skills of others Self-questioning of personal prejudice and stereotyped views Positive sensitivity towards other professionals and their values Teamwork skills needed for problem solving Opportunities to meet others not normally part of clinical placements Awareness of areas of crossover and overlap in knowledge and skills Understanding of differences in professional language Understanding community needs and different cultures INTERDISCIPLINARY CORE COURSES OFFICE

Role of HEI in Promoting IECP IECP driven through different approaches: Interdisciplinary core courses (health, development & primary health care; philosophy of care; health promotion) Service learning and practice (same sites but may be discipline specific) Interdisciplinary Practice modules Researching best practice models

Role of the Service provider in promoting IECP A strong political framework that encourages interprofessional education and team working is essential, Shared governance models and enabling legislation are required. At a practical level, interprofessional health care teams function most efficiently with shared clinical pathways and a common patient record. Important to develop health care leaders who will ensure appropriate models Put in place functioning teamwork and interprofessional education in health care services.

Professional Boards and Professionals Change of attitudes towards generic responsibilities Open room for Mid Level Workers ( CBRW) Flexible registration Create career pathways MLW

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