title: Informal interprofessional learning: an untapped opportunity for learning and change within the workplace.
abstract: In this paper, we explore the educational and workplace learning literature to identify the potential and significance for informal interprofessional learning within the workplace. We also examine theoretical perspectives informing informal workplace interprofessional learning. Despite numerous studies focusing on formal interprofessional education programs, we suggest that informal interprofessional learning opportunities are currently unrealized. We highlight reasons for a focus on learning within the workplace and the potential benefits within an interprofessional context.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney , Lidcombe, Sydney , Australia and.
authors.forename: Gillian
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Nisbet
authors.forename: Michelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lincoln
authors.forename: Stewart
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dunn
mesh_terms: D006281:Health Occupations / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007858:Learning; D017145:Models, Educational; D013336:Students, Health Occupations; D013663:Teaching; D017132:Workplace