Abstract
BackgroundInter-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/DesignThe 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.DiscussionIPP 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.
Highlights
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
There is limited research which demonstrates convincing models of inter-professional learning (IPL) and inter-professional practice (IPP) that successfully achieve these outcomes, across whole health systems. This is a substantial issue requiring attention. This project's broad goal is to use IPL as the basis for improving IPP, which in turn is thought to lead to enhanced safety and quality of care for patients, and morale and outcomes for patients, staff and students [8,9], across an entire health system
The action research project we propose addresses this crucial problem
Summary
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. This is a substantial issue requiring attention This project's broad goal is to use IPL as the basis for improving IPP, which in turn is thought to lead to enhanced safety and quality of care for patients, and morale and outcomes for patients, staff and students [8,9], across an entire health system. This means the project stands at the intersection of three industries – tertiary education, professionally-based education, and the health system, and it spans both the public and private heath sectors. The project will achieve its overarching goal through an Australian Research Council (ARC) funded action research project to strengthen IPL and IPP across the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) health and tertiary and professional education systems
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