IPECP in Action: Roles and Responsibilities during Collaborative Practice for Enhanced Patient Care

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Submitted by Occupational Th... on Apr 28, 2025 - 7:11am CDT

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Video

In this video, two 4th-year occupational therapy students explore the importance of interprofessional education and collaborative practice (IPECP) in healthcare settings. Filmed at a hospital in Mossel Bay, South Africa, the video focuses on one of the four core competencies of IPECP: "Roles and Responsibilities."

The students provide an in-depth look at how the principle of "roles and responsibilities" plays a crucial role in the holistic care of their client, emphasizing how collaboration among the healthcare team enhances the overall quality of care. By highlighting the contributions of each professional, they demonstrate how meeting responsibilities and fulfilling roles lead to more effective patient outcomes.

Watch to learn how interprofessional collaboration can make a real difference in patient care and the recovery process.

Author(s): 
Occupational Therapy Department, University of Pretoria
Subject: 
Collaborative Practice
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