Fostering interprofessional teamwork through an immersive study abroad experience.

Authors: Manspeaker SA, Wallace SE, Shaughnessy G, Kerr J Abstract In 2017, American university students representing seven healthcare professions traveled to Australia (AU) for a 17-day study abroad course focused on expanding students' knowledge of interprofessional education (IPE) and global communities. This innovative course allowed for an immersive IPE learning experience through an examination of healthcare and culture. Based upon pilot study survey data from the 12 participating students (i.e., students from athletic training, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, pre-medical, and speech-language pathology), positive perceptions of the experience related to teamwork, learning, and healthcare differences were achieved. However, survey ...

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