Title

Clinical Care Plan: Interdisciplinary Course (CCPIC)

Authors

Marcia Levinson, PT, PhD, MFT, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Amy M Egras, Pharm.D, BCPS, Thomas Jefferson University,Follow
E. Adel Herge, OTD, OTR/L, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Kathryn Shaffer, RN, MSN, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

11-2011

Abstract

Background/Rationale:

Interprofessional collaborative practice significantly improves patient outcomes, reduces mortality and enhances quality-of-life.

Person-focused care demands collaboration among professions in a team approach to address multiple issues including illness, prevention, and health promotion activities.

Key elements of successful implementation of interprofessional education supported by Clinical Care Plan, Interprofessional Course (CCPIC):

-Increasing knowledge of the roles, responsibilities, and competencies of multiple health professions.

-Collaborating in teams

-Recognizing the patient as the expert

-Communicating effectively

Course Statistics:

-176 students from various disciplines completed course (2008-2011).

Disciplines include:

-Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy

Recommended Citation

Levinson, PT, PhD, MFT, Marcia; Egras, Pharm.D, BCPS, Amy M; Herge, OTD, OTR/L, E. Adel; and Shaffer, RN, MSN, Kathryn, "Clinical Care Plan: Interdisciplinary Course (CCPIC)" (2011). Department of Physical Therapy Faculty Papers. Paper 12.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/ptfp/12