Teaching Strategies for Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Health Education
Author Information
Author(s): Jurkowski Elaine
Primary Institution: Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Hypothesis
Curricula intentionally devised using a public health lens will improve collaboration among health professionals.
Conclusion
Using a public health lens in interdisciplinary curricula enhances collaboration and communication among health professionals.
Supporting Evidence
- Professionals were surprised at what they learned from collaborating with other disciplines.
- Participants improved their understanding of community-based resources.
- Health outcomes improved when public health was emphasized in the curricula.
- Collaboration outside of their disciplines strengthened participants' skills and impact.
Takeaway
When students from different health fields work together, they learn a lot from each other and can help patients better.
Methodology
Three strategies were implemented: an educational seminar, student hot-spotting, and a weekly medical clinic for team-based patient care.
Participant Demographics
Participants included students from medicine, social work, physician assistant programs, nursing, and nutrition.
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