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Learning and Teaching for Interprofessional Practice (L-TIPP)
L-TIPP is an interprofessional learning research project aimed at increasing levels of effective interprofessional learning and interprofessional practice capabilities of graduate health professionals. The project is co-managed by The University of Sydney and University of Technology, Sydney and funded by the Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC-formerly Carrick Institute) and was undertaken from October 2007 to April 2009.
In December 2008, the project team released a national consultation paper regarding how to develop and deliver Australian health care and how to educate health care professionals, in particular, health professional students undertaking qualification for entry level practice in education. The final proposal will be launched by Her Excellency, Professor Marie Bashir AC, CVO, Governor of NSW on Tuesday 7 April 2009 at the University of Technology, Sydney.
Who are we and what is the project?
What are we planning to do?
What is our approach?
How will the project assist the development of Australian IPE?
Who is the Project Team?
Who are the reference group members?
Who are we and what is the project?
We are a team of university academics and health service practitioners based at The University of Sydney and the University of Technology, Sydney. The project is led by Professor Alison Lee, Director of the Centre for Research in Learning and Change, University of Technology, Sydney, and Professor Jill Thistlethwaite, Professor of Clinical Education and Research , University of Warwick (formerly from The University of Sydney) and President of InterEd. We have also established an advisory Reference Group with eleven national and four international consultants with expertise in the field.
We have received funding from the Australian Learning and Teaching Council to:
significantly increase the capacity of the Australian higher education sector to graduate health professionals who have acquired well developed interprofessional learning (IPL) and interprofessional practice (IPP) capabilities.
What are we planning to do?
We have five project goals:
- To establish an Australian development and research agenda for interprofessional education (IPE) and learning (IPL). This agenda will be developed as a result of extensive consultation with and input from all relevant Australian higher education and health sector organisations and practitioners.
- To develop a national approach to the further development of the interprofessional education curriculum for health professional students within the higher education sector. We are particularly interested in the idea of interprofessional practice graduate attributes.
- To describe what's happening in terms of health professional IPE across the Australian higher education sector. We are interested in identifying existing and emerging activity, future plans, key issues and questions.
- To contribute to the further development of a community or network of academics, health practitioners, health service managers, policy analysts - in fact, anyone - who has an interest in the further development of IPE in the Australian and New Zealand higher education and health service contexts. (Whilst the project is funded to focus primarily on the Australian context, we have already engaged with New Zealand stakeholders who are interested in developing an Australian/New Zealand perspective.)
- To develop a web based information exchange and communication clearing house for those interested in the development of interprofessional education, learning and practice within the Australian and New Zealand contexts. The recently formed Australasian Interprofessional Practice and Education Network (AIPPEN) will take the lead in this development.
What is our approach?
Whilst we have established a project structure and process - a management team, project manager and national/international reference group and implementation plan - every aspect of our work will involve extensive stakeholder engagement and participation. We aim to facilitate a national and inclusive discussion.
How will the project assist the development of Australian IPE?
The project, through its consultative process and its outputs, will develop:
- Descriptions of Australian IPE activity
- A national development and research agenda
- Discussion papers on key issues, challenges, resources
- A web based information exchange/communication clearing house
- Stronger linkages between individuals, groups and institutions interested in the development of IPE/IPL/IPP
Project team (presented in alphabetical listing)
- Ms Cheryl Bell - Project Manager, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, The University of Technology, Sydney
- Dr Roger Dunston - Senior Research Fellow, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, The University of Technology, Sydney
- Dr Terry Fitzgerald, Research Assistant, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, The University of Technology, Sydney
- Mr Geof Hawke - Senior Research Fellow, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, The University of Technology, Sydney
- Emeritus Professor Adrian Lee - former Pro Vice Chancellor, Education and Quality Improvement, The University of New South Wales
- Professor Alison Lee - Director of the Centre for Research in Learning and Change, Faculty of Education, The University of Technology, Sydney
- Dr Lynda Matthews - Associate Dean, Clinical Education, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney
- Ms Gillian Nisbet - former Senior Lecturer and Unit Leader, Interprofessional Learning Research and Development Unit, The University of Sydney
- Dr Rosalie Pockett - Senior Lecturer, Social Work and Policy Studies Program, Faculty of Education & Social Work, The University of Sydney
- Professor Diana Slade - Professor of Applied Linguistics, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, The University of Technology, Sydney
- Professor Jill Thistlethwaite - Professor of Clinical Education and Research, The University of Warwick, United Kingdom; and former Associate Professor of Medical Education, The University of Sydney
- Professor Jill White - Dean, Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery, The University of Sydney
Reference group members
- Emeritus Professor Hugh Barr (United Kingdom) - Emeritus Professor, Interprofessional Education and Honorary Fellow at the University of Westminster, holds visiting chairs in the same field at King's College London, St George's University of London with Kingston University, and the University of Greenwich
- Professor Pat Brodie (New South Wales) - Professor of Midwifery Practice Development and Research, Sydney South West Area Health Service and the University of Technology, Sydney
- Associate Professor Janice Chesters (Victoria) - Health Sociologist and Deputy Director of the Monash University Department of Rural and Indigenous Health
- Professor Lars Owe Dahlgren (Sweden) - Professor, Linköpings University, Sweden
- Michael Field (New South Wales) - Associate Dean, Northern Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Sydney and Chair, Medical School Accreditation Committee, Australian Medical Council
- Dawn Forman (United Kingdom) - Executive Dean, Faculty of Health and Wellbeing at Sheffield Hallam University
- Emeritus Professor John Gilbert (Canada) - Principal & Emeritus Professor, College of Health Disciplines, University of British Columbia
- Margo Gill (Queensland/New South Wales) - Consumer representative and Professional, Allied Health (Medical Imaging Technology and Ultrasound) and Senior Lecturer, Queensland University of Technology (Brisbane 1989-2002) and Senior Lecturer, The University of Sydney (2004-2005)
- Professor Ian Goulter (New South Wales) - Vice-Chancellor, Charles Sturt University and former President, World Association for Co-operative Education (WACE)
- Professor Dame Jill MacLeod-Clark (United Kingdom) - Deputy Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Health & Life Sciences, The University of Southampton
- Karen Murphy (Australian Capital Territory) - Allied Health Advisor, ACT Health
- David Rhodes (New South Wales) - Director, Allied Health Services, Hunter New England Area Health Service
- Mr Wayne Rigby (New South Wales) - Director, Djirruwang Program, Mentoring and course Coordinator, Bachelor of Health Sciences (Mental Health), Charles Sturt University
- Dr Andrew Singer (Australian Capital Territory) - Principal Medical Adviser, Acute Care Division, Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
- Associate Professor Ieva Stupans (South Australia) - Dean of Teaching and Learning, Division of Health Sciences, University of South Australia
- Adjunct Professor Debra Thoms (New South Wales) - Chief Nursing & Midwifery Officer, NSW Health and Adjunct Professor, University of Technology, Sydney
- Dr Simon Towler (Western Australia) - Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, Western Australia
HealthFusion
HealthFusion works with universities to inspire and motivate health sciences students to learn together for better patient outcomes.
Our flagship program, the Annual National HealthFusion Team Challenge (Oz HFTC), is a fun and dynamic competition that promotes interprofessional collaboration and client-centred care.
About HealthFusion
HealthFusion is an Australian-based not-for-profit company. We are dedicated to encouraging greater collaboration between tomorrow's health care professionals to ensure patients are provided with the best possible treatment and support.
The company was established in 2008 by The University of Queensland's (UQ) main commercialisation company, UniQuest Pty Ltd. HealthFusion is committed to running its lead program, the Health Care Team Challenge (HCTC), as an annual national and international event. In addition the company's Directors - all UQ health educators and researchers - are active in developing an evidence base for short, extra-curricula interprofessional education activities.
Our vision is:
To see the Health Care Team Challenge become a premier, annual event that produces a network of practicing health professionals committed to improving the standard of healthcare through collaborative practice.
Health Fusion Team Challenge
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The Annual National HealthFusion Team Challenge (Oz HFTC) is an exciting and dynamic competition designed to educate tomorrow's health care professionals in collaborative client care.
Adapted from a similar design at the University of British Columbia, the HealthFusion University of Queensland competition prepares students for today's changing workplace by encouraging greater collaboration between health care professionals. Universities can hold their own HCTC or field a team for the Australian competition, OzHFTC. In 2010, an international challenge is also planned with universities from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Asia and the US committing to send teams.
In each competition, teams include outstanding students drawn from across the health sciences disciplines, including audiology, dietetics, dentistry, exercise physiology, medicine, midwifery, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physiotherapy, psychology, social work and speech pathology.
Working together over several weeks, the teams must develop a management plan which reflects best practice for a 'real' client with complex needs. The teams present their plans to a live audience, which includes a panel of expert judges. The team whose plan is judged most comprehensive is awarded a cash prize and trophy.
Watch how the HFTC works.
You can also attend one of our upcoming challenges held at the UQ Centre, The University of Queensland (UQ). There is no charge for audience members.
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State
ACT Health Interprofessional Learning Project
The ACT Health Interprofessional Learning (IPL) Project seeks to positively influence health care delivery, the education of our future health professionals and health professional accreditation. ACT Health has shown foresight, leadership and a commitment to interprofessional practice through the appointment of a full time, permanent interprofessional coordinator. A research collaborative partnership with the University of New South Wales was agreed in 2006 and funded by an Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Grant, and will conclude in 2010. The ongoing initiative promotes long-term organisational change and includes all health and social care disciplines, including nursing, midwifery, medical personnel, allied health and support staff.
The ACT Health IPL Steering Group comprises representatives from ACT Health, the local tertiary education sector, local private health care providers and the vocational education sector. It maintains links and networks both nationally and internationally across the IPL community.
Though strategic relationships with stakeholders and national and international consultations, the project has created a range of documents, summary papers, resources and shared knowledge through seminars, workshops and think-tanks.
ACT Health IPL Project achievements include a/an -
- Comprehensive literature review
- Series of discussion papers
- Interprofessional Learning and Clinical Education Framework
- Interprofessional Learning Implementation Plan
- Information sheets
- Regular newsletters / communiqués
- Event summary papers
For more information, visit http://www.health.act.gov.au/c/health?a=da&did=10153142 or contact Judy Stone, the Interprofessional Learning Coordinator for ACT Health, on (02) 6205 3058 or email: judy.stone@act.gov.au
General Practitioner Pain Education Program (gPEP)
The gPEP program uses a push-pull model of interprofessional learning to deliver education to General Practitioners (GPs) referring patients with non-specific low back (NSLBP). This project will pilot a novel system of education delivery to General Practitioners (GPs) who refer patients with acute and chronic to outpatient services in the public hospital system.
The program is part of a research translation project is funded by the State Health Research Advisory Council (SHRAC) of the Department of Health, Western Australia.
Project title
Increasing the uptake of evidence-based clinical guidelines in the management of acute non-specific low back pain in primary care: an targeted education program for General Practitioners
Summary
This project will pilot a novel system of education delivery to General Practitioners (GPs), who refer patients with acute and chronic NSLBP to outpatient services in the public hospital system. This project will use an interprofessional learning (IPL) model and a push-pull strategy (Braithwaite & Travaglia, 2005) to optimise leverage for health system reform in the management of NSLBP by GPs:
a pull strategy, from health system to education system (requiring evidence-based practice from GPs), and
a push strategy, from education system to health system (evidence-based practice in NSLBP delivered from academics, professional bodies).
In this model, both push and pull operate simultaneously for optimum leverage to achieve systems reform. In the outpatient setting these referrals often involve multiple consults in multiple departments including Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Neurology, Pain Medicine Units, Rheumatology, Accident and Emergency (A&E) and in some cases patients require short stay admissions.
We believe that this current model of health care reflects a gap in health service delivery where acute NSLBP could be assessed and treated at the primary point of contact potentially delivering significant health care savings. The model of care proposed here is the General Practitioner Pain Education Program (gPEP) that aims to streamline the delivery of early evidence-based and best practice health care by first contact practitioners to individuals with acute and chronic NSLBP. The education package will initially target GPs to facilitate delivery of current evidence-based guidelines for the assessment and management of acute and chronic NSLBP with easy to follow behavioural self-management principles. A collaborative team including a health researchers, pain management specialists, specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapists and clinical psychologists will deliver the gPEP program. Therefore both the content of gPEP and the team delivering gPEP will cross the Neurosciences and Musculoskeletal Clinical Health Networks. Consistent with models of adult learning, integration of new material will be facilitated and reinforced by the provision of a year's access to an Evidence-Based Practice website (see www.MyLibrary.net.au)
Outcome measures for the gPEP intervention will include relevant stakeholder perspectives, specifically GP perspectives and relevant public hospital perspectives. Upstream efficiencies will also possibly reduced referrals, as well as improve patient function (by improved primary care information to the patients), which will translate as reduced wait-lists and wait-times.
References
Braithwaite J. & Travaglia J.F. (2005). A Framework for inter-professional learning and clinical education for ACT Health. Canberra: Braithwaite and Associates and the ACT Department of Health.
gPEP team
Principle Investigator:
- Dr Helen Slater, Course Coordinator, Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and Researcher, Curtin University of Technology and Royal Perth Hospital Pain Medicine Centre
Chief Investigators:
- Dr Stephanie Davies, Course Developer & Finance, Pain Medicine Consultant, Head of Service, Pain Medicine Unit, Fremantle Hospital
- Professor Stephan Schug, Pharmacology and Anaesthesiology Unit, University of Western Australia and Director of Pain Medicine, Dept of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine, RPH
- Ms Felicity Kermode, Physiotherapist, Director of Movewell Physiotherapy Pty Ltd.
Partner Investigators:
- Dr John Quintner, Rheumatologist and Pain Physician, Pain Medicine Unit, Fremantle Hospital
- Dr Alistair Vickery, School of Primary, Aboriginal and Rural Health Care, University of Western Australia, Perth, Chair of the Osbourne GP Network,
- Associate Professor Jim Codde, Director Planning, SMAHS, School of Population Health, UWA
- Ms Robynn Timms, Physiotherapist, Head of Department, Physiotherapy Department, Fremantle Hospital Health Service
- Mr Carl Graham, Clinical Psychologist, Pain Medicine Unit, Fremantle Hospital and Health Service
- Mr Luke Partkitny, Physiotherapist, Pain Medicine Unit, Fremantle Hospital and Health Service
- Mrs Tracy Antill, Occupational Therapist, Pain Medicine Unit, Fremantle Hospital and Health Service
- Ms Christa Riegler, Chief Executive Officer, Fremantle GP Network Ltd .
- Ms Hilda Jansen, Administration Assistant for gPEP, Pain Medicine Unit, Fremantle Hospital
For more information, please email h.slater@curtin.edu.au
Local
Information on local Australian interprofessional activities is coming soon
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