title: Interprofessional practice and learning in a youth mental health service: A case study using network analysis.
abstract: Few studies have examined interprofessional practice (IPP) from a mental health service perspective. This study applied a mixed-method approach to examine the IPP and learning occurring in a youth mental health service in Tasmania, Australia. The aims of the study were to investigate the extent to which staff were networked, how collaboratively they practiced and supported student learning, and to elicit the organisation's strengths and opportunities regarding IPP and learning. Six data sets were collected: pre- and post-test readiness for interprofessional learning surveys, Social Network survey, organisational readiness for IPP and learning checklist, "talking wall" role clarification activity, and observations of participants working through a clinical case study. Participants (n = 19) were well-networked and demonstrated a patient-centred approach. Results confirmed participants' positive attitudes to IPP and learning and identified ways to strengthen the organisation's interprofessional capability. This mixed-method approach could assist others to investigate IPP and learning.
authors.affiliation: a Centre for Rural Health, University of Tasmania , Launceston , Australia.
authors.forename: Tony
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Barnett
authors.affiliation: a Centre for Rural Health, University of Tasmania , Launceston , Australia.
authors.forename: Ha
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Hoang
authors.affiliation: a Centre for Rural Health, University of Tasmania , Launceston , Australia.
authors.forename: Merylin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cross
authors.affiliation: a Centre for Rural Health, University of Tasmania , Launceston , Australia.
authors.forename: Heather
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Bridgman
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D019058:Community Networks; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007858:Learning; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Case study; collaborative care; interprofessional education; interprofessional learning; interprofessional practice; multidisciplinary