Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice Task Force: Recommendations from an Exploratory Study
While professionals within the recreational therapy/therapeutic recreation field have known that education about our profession and collaboration with other disciplines can maximize the outcomes of those we serve, Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice (IPECP) research documents the importance of such practices.
Student Health Outreach for Wellness (SHOW): An Innovative Framework for Interprofessional Community-Engaged Learning with Vulnerable Populations
This paper offers insights for enhancing therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy (TR/RT) education by leveraging interprofessional community-engaged pedagogy. It explores how a curriculum, including academic-community partnerships, was established to create hands-on learning environments that foster the growth of discipline-specific and interprofessional competencies.
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Further Together: An Interprofessional Learning Initiative
Further Together is an interprofessional learning module designed to strengthen collaboration between health and social care professionals. Its goal is to foster deeper connections that lead to more accurate, timely referrals—ultimately enhancing access to care.
Nexus Summit 2024 Seminar Showcase: Planning Facilitation That Engages Interprofessional Students in Collaborative Learning
This webinar is part of the Nexus Summit 2024 Seminar Showcase series.
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Compassion And Choices (With Disclaimer): Resources And Information For Patients
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Introducing the 4Ms: A Case Study for Direct Caregivers
Introducing the 4Ms: A Case Study for Direct Caregivers provides direct caregivers (home health aides, certified nursing assistants) with an introduction to the 4Ms framework.
Direct caregivers will learn how the 4Ms are used to understand what is most important to older adults and to safely manage medication, assess changes in thinking or mood and support mobility.
Integrating the 4Ms into the Care of Older Adults for Social Workers
The Integrating the 4Ms into the Care of Older Adults for Social Workers course provides social work students and professionals with an introduction to the 4Ms framework and its application in the care of older adults.
Participants will learn how to integrate the core elements of What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility into their social work practice as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Understanding roles in healthcare: A case study on Baby D.R. with Down Syndrome
Follow the journey of Baby D.R., an 8-month-old with Down syndrome, a heart defect, and malnutrition, as a dedicated healthcare team comes together to provide holistic healthcare.
This video highlights the unique roles and responsibilities of an occupational therapist, doctor and dietitian as they work together to ensure D.R. receives the best possible treatment and support. Through this case, one can see the power of teamwork, the importance of understanding each profession’s scope, and how collaboration directly impacts patient outcomes and discharge planning.
Interprofessional Communication Transforming Healthcare in Vredenburg, South Africa | IPECP
Discover how a multidisciplinary team at a healthcare institution in Vredenburg, South Africa, uses effective interprofessional communication to provide better patient care.
This video showcases real-life collaboration among healthcare professionals—emphasizing respect, teamwork, and a shared commitment to excellence. As a core competency of Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice (IPECP), communication plays a crucial role in fostering a positive work environment and improving health outcomes for clients.