Integrating interprofessional education with needs-based health workforce planning to strengthen health systems

Murphy, Gail Tomblin; Gilbert, John K.; Rigby, J. F.

doi:10.1080/13561820.2019.1638758

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“…Commitment to these principles also guide international developments, where emerging regions not only learn from more established ones but also contribute new knowledge and perspectives. Two themed issues in 2019 exemplify this approach, with one showcasing interprofessional initiatives from Sub-Saharan Africa (Botma & Snyman, 2019) and the other collating international experiences concerning the interprofessional workforce (Tomblin Murphy, Gilbert, & Rigby, 2019). This body of work from across the world is very impressive indeed, both for its conceptual contributions and the diversity of experiences it introduces to the interprofessional field.…”

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Interprofessional science: an international field of study reaching maturity

Xyrichis

2020

Journal of Interprofessional Care

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Section: Internationalizationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Interprofessional science: an international field of study reaching maturity

Xyrichis

2020

Journal of Interprofessional Care

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“…Over the years, there has been a continuous restructuring of primary health care from policies to technology to accommodate the growing population size and the complex health needs of society [ 1 ]. The main objective is to promote multi-disciplinary team (MDT) working among public, private and third sectors to improve practice, provide stronger support for collaborative healthcare decisions and build sustainable healthcare policies.…”

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Discharge Plan to Promote Patient Safety and Shared Decision Making by a Multidisciplinary Team of Healthcare Professionals in a Respiratory Unit

2021

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Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often require frequent hospitalization due to worsening symptoms. Preventing prolonged hospital stays and readmission becomes a challenge for healthcare professionals treating patients with COPD. Although the integration of health and social care supports greater collaboration and enhanced patient care, organizational structure and poor leadership may hinder the implementation of patient-oriented goals. This paper presents a case of a 64-year-old chronic smoker with severe COPD who was to be discharged on long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT). It also highlights the healthcare decisions made to ensure the patient’s safety at home and further provides a long-lasting solution to the existing medical and social needs. The goal was accomplished through a discharge plan that reflects multidisciplinary working, efficient leadership, and change management using Havelock’s theory. While COPD is characterized by frequent exacerbation and hospital readmission, it was emphasized that most failed discharges could be attributed to bureaucratic organizational workflow which might not be in the patient’s best interest. It was further demonstrated that healthcare professionals are likely to miss the window of opportunity to apply innovative and long-lasting solutions to the patient’s health condition in an attempt to remedy the immediate symptoms of COPD.

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“…There are six building blocks for health systems strengthening: service delivery; health workforce; information; medical products, vaccines and technologies; financing; and leadership/governance. Developing a competent and confident workforce goes beyond purely technical information to creating an environment for reflection, comparison and strategy (Tomblin Murphy et al, 2019). The ability to not only access expertise and resources but also share experiences with peers is important in professional development.…”

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Global digital social learning as a strategy to promote engagement in the era of COVID‐19

Davidson

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Beaman

et al. 2021

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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Aims and objectives To assess formative and summative milestones in a digital course and the reach to low‐ and middle‐income countries of a Massive Open Online Course focussing on supporting nurses dealing with an emerging pandemic. Background The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) has ravaged the globe and increased the need for timely and accurate information from reliable sources. Access to reliable and accurate information, as well as support, is important in achieving health systems strengthening. Using a Massive Open Online Course format, an educational resource aimed at large‐scale interactive participation via the Internet, and participants were engaged in a course focussing on nursing in a time of crisis and involved using social learning principles. Design Observational descriptive study. Method Routinely collected data were collated during the period of 18 May–18 July 2020 focused on both formative and summative milestones in the course. Data were separated and classified by income in accordance with the publicly accessible 2020 World Bank Open Dataset. Results During the 2‐month period of observation (18 May–18 July 2020), 10,130 individuals from 156 countries enrolled in the course. More than 51% of participants were Active Learners. Thirty per cent completed over 90% of the course content by the end. There was widespread distribution of learners in low‐ and middle‐income countries across Asia, Africa and Latin America. Conclusion The COVID‐19 pandemic has underscored the importance of reliable and valid information sources. The use of Massive Open Online Course format can facilitate dissemination. Relevance to clinical practice In the context of a dynamic global pandemic, leveraging digital resources to allow access to reliable information and resources is important. Incentivising participation through recognition of learning is important. Engaging in a social learning platform also has the power for reflection, promotion of resilience and capacity for health systems strengthening.

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Integrating interprofessional education with needs-based health workforce planning to strengthen health systems

Cited by 13 publications

References 9 publications

Interprofessional science: an international field of study reaching maturity

Interprofessional science: an international field of study reaching maturity

Discharge Plan to Promote Patient Safety and Shared Decision Making by a Multidisciplinary Team of Healthcare Professionals in a Respiratory Unit

Global digital social learning as a strategy to promote engagement in the era of COVID‐19

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