1. Developing Collaborative Practice: Innovations in Allied Health Student Education at SCGH Lindy Hall - Senior Social Worker Delivering a Healthy WA

2. Introduction

3. Project Model June 2009 - 6 students from 3 Allied Health professional groups Social Work, Speech Pathology & Dietetics May 2010 - 13 students Expanded to include Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy Sept 2010 - 11 students from 4 AH professions

4. Project Model 3 Learning Modules: Workshop: ‘Collaborative Teamwork: Essential Skills and Knowledge’ (2 hrs) Interactive Case Study (1.5hrs) Clinical Observation (2 hrs)

5. Workshop Collaborative Teamwork: Essential Skills & Knowledge Format: Concept of team in the acute healthcare setting Potential sources of strain between professionals Skills for navigating difficulties Case studies

6. Role Explanation Exercise

7. Case Study discussion

8. Interactive Case Study Format: Roles Disease Patient  Student discussion

9. Interactive Case Study Assessment findings  Student discussion Intervention conducted  Student discussion Outcomes Referral procedures

10. Interactive Case Study: ‘Show and Tell Time’

12. Clinical observations 2 x 1 hour clinical observations with health professionals from other disciplines to student Opportunity to see theory put into practice

13. Networking In response to students’ feedback, more time for networking was built into the day

14. Assessment Tools Sample Size = 30 students 1. SCGH Pre and Post Training Surveys: Knowledge of allied health professional roles Knowledge of Referral pathways ( how & when) Relevance & interest of the program to practice Delivery style of presentations 2. RIPLS (Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Survey)

20. SCGH Pre & Post Survey Results Students’ Feedback: 1.100% = recommended the program 2.Most valued components: case study clinical observation opportunities

21. RIPLS ( McFayden et al 2005 ) Measures attitude towards IPL Survey = 19 items 5 Subscales: 1.Teamwork 2.Collaboration 3.Uniqueness of Discipline 4.Professional Role 5.Patient -Centredness

23. Workforce Implications Improved job readiness Teamwork skills Retention Job Satisfaction

24. Project Challenges Timetabling & coordination of pracs Clinician time & availability for the workshop day (most of the day) Pitching level of theoretical content Use of Jargon

25. Recommendations Four themes were identified: More in depth case studies Increase practical time Include nursing and medical students Condense theoretical component

26. Questions?