An action research protocol to strengthen system-wide inter-professional learning and practice [LP0775514]

Braithwaite, J; Westbrook, JI; Foxwell, AR; Boyce, R; Devinney, T; Budge, M; Murphy, K; Ryall, MA; Beutel, J; Vanderheide, R; Renton, E; Travaglia, J; Stone, J; Barnard, A; Greenfield, D; Corbett, A; Nugus, P; Clay-Williams, R

An action research protocol to strengthen system-wide inter-professional learning and practice [LP0775514]

Braithwaite, J Westbrook, JI Foxwell, AR Boyce, R Devinney, T

Budge, M Murphy, K Ryall, MA Beutel, J Vanderheide, R Renton, E Travaglia, J

Stone, J Barnard, A Greenfield, D Corbett, A Nugus, P Clay-Williams, R

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Citation:: BMC Health Services Research, 2007, 7
Issue Date:: 2007-12-01

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Field	Value	Language
dc.contributor.author	Braithwaite, J	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Westbrook, JI	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Foxwell, AR	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Boyce, R	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Devinney, T https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4867-1861	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Budge, M	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Murphy, K	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Ryall, MA	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Beutel, J	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Vanderheide, R	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Renton, E	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Travaglia, J https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7537-0466	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Stone, J	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Barnard, A	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Greenfield, D	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Corbett, A	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Nugus, P	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Clay-Williams, R	en_US
dc.date.issued	2007-12-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	BMC Health Services Research, 2007, 7	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/16945
dc.description.abstract	Background. Inter-professional learning (IPL) and inter-professional practice (IPP) are thought to be critical determinants of effective care, improved quality and safety and enhanced provider morale, yet few empirical studies have demonstrated this. Whole-of-system research is even less prevalent. We aim to provide a four year, multi-method, multi-collaborator action research program of IPL and IPP in defined, bounded health and education systems located in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). The project is funded by the Australian Research Council under its industry Linkage Program. Methods/Design. The program of research will examine in four inter-related, prospective studies, progress with IPL and IPP across tertiary education providers, professional education, regulatory and registration bodies, the ACT health system's streams of care activities and teams, units and wards of the provider facilities of the ACT health system. One key focus will be on push-pull mechanisms, ie, how the education sector creates student-enabled IPP and the health sector demands IPL-oriented practitioners. The studies will examine four research aims and meet 20 research project objectives in a comprehensive evaluation of ongoing progress with IPL and IPP. Discussion. IPP and IPL are said to be cornerstones of health system reforms. We will measure progress across an entire health system and the clinical and professional education systems that feed into it. The value of multi-methods, partnership research and a bi-directional push-pull model of IPL and IPP will be tested. Widespread dissemination of results to practitioners, policymakers, managers and researchers will be a key project goal. © 2007 Braithwaite et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.	en_US
dc.relation	http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0775514
dc.relation.ispartof	BMC Health Services Research	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1186/1472-6963-7-144	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Health Policy & Services	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Humans	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Pilot Projects	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Program Evaluation	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Cooperative Behavior	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Interprofessional Relations	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Learning	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Models, Educational	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Systems Integration	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Health Care Reform	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Education, Public Health Professional	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Academic Medical Centers	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Health Services Research	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Program Development	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Public Health Administration	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Australian Capital Territory	en_US
dc.title	An action research protocol to strengthen system-wide inter-professional learning and practice [LP0775514]	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	7	en_US
utslib.for	1117 Public Health and Health Services	en_US
utslib.for	0807 Library and Information Studies	en_US
utslib.for	1110 Nursing	en_US
pubs.embargo.period	Not known	en_US
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Business
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Law
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CHSP - Health Services and Practice
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CMOS - Centre for Management and Organisation Studies
utslib.copyright.status	open_access
pubs.publication-status	Published	en_US
pubs.volume	7	en_US

Abstract:

Background. Inter-professional learning (IPL) and inter-professional practice (IPP) are thought to be critical determinants of effective care, improved quality and safety and enhanced provider morale, yet few empirical studies have demonstrated this. Whole-of-system research is even less prevalent. We aim to provide a four year, multi-method, multi-collaborator action research program of IPL and IPP in defined, bounded health and education systems located in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). The project is funded by the Australian Research Council under its industry Linkage Program. Methods/Design. The program of research will examine in four inter-related, prospective studies, progress with IPL and IPP across tertiary education providers, professional education, regulatory and registration bodies, the ACT health system's streams of care activities and teams, units and wards of the provider facilities of the ACT health system. One key focus will be on push-pull mechanisms, ie, how the education sector creates student-enabled IPP and the health sector demands IPL-oriented practitioners. The studies will examine four research aims and meet 20 research project objectives in a comprehensive evaluation of ongoing progress with IPL and IPP. Discussion. IPP and IPL are said to be cornerstones of health system reforms. We will measure progress across an entire health system and the clinical and professional education systems that feed into it. The value of multi-methods, partnership research and a bi-directional push-pull model of IPL and IPP will be tested. Widespread dissemination of results to practitioners, policymakers, managers and researchers will be a key project goal. © 2007 Braithwaite et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

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