Interprofessional learning and practice can make a difference

David R Greenfield; Peter Nugus; Joanne F Travaglia; Jeffrey Braithwaite

doi:10.5694/j.1326-5377.2011.tb03008.x

Interprofessional learning and practice can make a difference

Med J Aust. 2011 Apr 4;194(7):364-5. doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2011.tb03008.x.

Authors

David R Greenfield¹, Peter Nugus, Joanne F Travaglia, Jeffrey Braithwaite

Affiliation

¹ Centre for Clinical Governance Research, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia. d.greenfield@unsw.edu.au

PMID: 21470088
DOI: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2011.tb03008.x

Abstract

Interprofessional learning and practice can be positively self-reinforcing and can promote improved care. Australia is showing leadership in the field of interprofessional collaboration. Changing attitudes to interprofessional collaboration is a key to improving health care. Implementing interprofessional collaboration requires a multifaceted approach, and research to underpin it.

Publication types

Comment
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Australia
Australian Capital Territory
Education, Professional / methods*
Health Services Research
Humans
Interdisciplinary Studies*
Interprofessional Relations*
Patient Care Team*