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Social Work and Interprofessional Education in Health Care: A Call for Continued Leadership

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  • Author(s): Jones, Barbara; Phillips, Farya
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Journal of Social Work Education. 2016 52(1):18-29.
  • Publication Date:
    2016
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Descriptive
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      12
    • Education Level:
      Higher Education
      Postsecondary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Social Work; Health Services; Interprofessional Relationship; Minimum Competencies; Caseworker Approach; Best Practices; Teamwork; Barriers; Program Implementation; Leadership; Case Studies; Educational Trends; Educational Opportunities; Change Strategies; Professional Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Maine; South Carolina; Texas
    • Accession Number:
      10.1080/10437797.2016.1112629
    • ISSN:
      1043-7797
    • Abstract:
      A report from the Interprofessional Education Collaborative and another from the Institute of Medicine cite working as part of interdisciplinary teams as a core proficiency area for improving health care. This article discusses the core competencies of interprofessional education and the essential role for social workers as leaders and facilitators of this practice. Educators will learn how to help students discover the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for successful interprofessional work. Specifically, this article has the following objectives: (1) Discuss essential elements of effective interprofessional practice; (2) Present exemplars of interprofessional education involving social work; and (3) Identify the roles for social work in leadership, education, and practice in interprofessional education.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Number of References:
      47
    • Publication Date:
      2016
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1088100