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Interprofessional health education in Australia: three research projects informing curriculum renewal and development
Applied Nursing Research (2014)
  • Carole Steketee, The University of Notre Dame Australia
  • Dawn Forman, Curtin University
  • Roger Dunston, University of Technology Sydney
  • Tagrid Yassine, University of Technology Sydney
  • Lynda Matthews, The University of Sydney
  • Rosemary Saunders, The University of Western Australia
  • Pam Nicol, The University of Western Australia
  • Selma Alliex, The University of Notre Dame Australia
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Abstract
Purpose: This paper reports on three interrelated Australian studies that provide a nationally coherent and
evidence-informed approach to interprofessional education (IPE). Based on findings from previous studies
that IPE tends to be marginalized in mainstream health curriculum, the three studies aspired to produce a
range of resources that would guide the sustainable implementation of IPE across the Australian higher
education sector.
Method: Nine national universities, two peak industry bodies and a non-government organization constituted
the study team. Data were gathered via a mixture of stakeholder consultations, surveys and interviews and
analyzed using quantitative and qualitative methods.
Results & Conclusion: An important outcome was a curriculum renewal framework which has been used to
explore the implications of the study's findings on Australian nursing. While the findings are pertinent to all
health professions, nursing is well placed to take a leading role in establishing IPE as a central element of
health professional education.
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Publication Date
2014
DOI
10.1016/j.apnr.2014.03.002
Citation Information
Steketee, C., Forman, D., Dunston, R., Yassine, T., Matthews, L., Saunders, R., Nicol, P., and Alliex, S. (2014). Interprofessional health education in Australia: three research projects informing curriculum renewal and development. Applied Nursing Research, 27(2), 115-120. DOI: 10.1016/j.apnr.2014.03.002