The 130th Annual Meeting of APHA

Abstract #47095

Marla Oros, MS, RN¹, Virginia Keane, MD`¹, Lyn Stankiewicz Murphy, MS, MBA, RN², and Susan G. Dorsey³. (1) School of Nursing, University of Maryland, 655 West Lombard street, Suite 404, Baltimore, MD 21201, 410-706-0141, OROS@son.umaryland.edu, (2) Department of Clinical and External Affairs, University of Maryland, 655 West Lombard Street, Suite 404K, Baltimore, MD 21201, (3) National Institute of Health, 937 Jubal Way, Frederick, MD 21701

Recent literature and practice has acknowledged that one discipline alone is not sufficient to have a positive impact on the health of complex patient populations (Papa, Rector, Stone, 1998; Kindig, Dunham, Eisenberg, 1999). The influence of socioeconomic and psychological factors as clinical medical management have been identified as key variables in achieving a new level of health for patients requiring chronic disease management (Pauley, Magee, & Cury, 1995). Recognizing that the key to effective care in integrated delivery systems is the collaboration and interdependence of multiple disciplines, the University of Maryland School of Nursing CITE (Collaborative Interprofessional Team Education) initiative is studying the use of interprofessional teams to improve care delivery and patient outcomes in children diagnosed with moderate and severe persistent asthma. Funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, this program is a "cutting edge" example of interdisciplinary education, interprofessional collaboration, and diversified training opportunities. Moreover, the program incorporates experiential learning to teach the value and need for such programs globally.

Because most students receive training in traditional programs, they are not adequately prepared to manage care in a team environment. Most receive little or no education in community health, evidence-based practice, working in teams, or in the allocation of limited resources as seen in the managed care environment.

Learning Objectives:

• 1.Discuss key constructs and components related to the structure of the interdisciplinary curriculum and programs.
• 2.Describe skills and abilities necessary to successfully manage interdisciplinary practice within an interprofessional team.
• 3.Verbalize the importance of the interdisciplinary managed care to primary care education.
• 4.Identify potential areas within the participant's environment in which interdisciplinary education and practice may be applicable.

Keywords: Health Education Strategies, Disease Management

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.