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Interprofessional Education and Medical Libraries
Partnering for Success. Medical Library Association Books Series
Edited by
Mary E. Edwards
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Synopsis
This book describes the variety of interprofessional education (IPE) programs in both didactic and clinical settings, and how librarians are partnering to further the success of these programs and expand the notion of "interprofessional" beyond the typical health professions.
Chapters describe library involvement in planning, development, design, and evaluation of their institutions in the education of a variety of healthcare professionals on teamwork in healthcare, also known as interprofessional care (IPC) in an interprofessional, team-based setting. IPE focuses on topics including understanding the training and roles of various health professionals (physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, mental health practitioners, etc.), the importance of teamwork, working in healthcare teams, the role of patient safety and healthcare teams, and other areas related to an interprofessional approach to health care. To prepare future health care professionals for work in a clinical setting that increasingly features IPC and to fulfill accreditation requirements, medical and health colleges across the nation have created IPE programs.
Just as librarians are involved with other aspects of the education of our students, librarians are involved with IPE. Descriptions and evaluations of this work is being presented at professional conferences, but this is the first book to cover the topic.
Interprofessional Education and Medical Libraries: Partnering for Success from the prestigious Medical Library Association provides a brief introduction to IPE and features descriptions of how librarians are involved with IPE at their institutions, paying particular attention to librarians' roles in the planning, design, development, and evaluation of their institutions' IPE programs. While several chapters focus on the role of the medical librarian in IPE programs, to broaden the potential audience and impact, the book includes other perspectives of IPE.
Highlights include content on topics ranging from foundational concepts (history of IPE programs, theoretical and pedagogical foundations of IPE, accreditation, assessment) to case studies from high profile IPE programs and specific examples from practice. IPE programs in both didactic (non-clinical) and the clinical setting are included. New & Used
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What Reviewers Are Saying
Librarians and medical educators will be well-positioned to lead the future of IPE with the tools presented in this book. Current and experienced IPE instructors could also benefit from reviewing assessment and evaluation methods, learning how others have overcome challenges, and gaining a solid foundation in IPE's underlying theories. It would be an excellent addition to any medical library. * Medical Reference Services Quarterly * Edwards provides a concise description of interprofessional education (IPE) and its importance for healthcare professionals as well as their patients.... The book is logically organized as each chapter author(s) builds on the information provided in the previous chapters. The language used is concise and easily understood by the reader. Examples and case studies are used to illuminate the applicability of the concepts being discussed and the information provided is supported by substantive references and, in some cases, demonstrated using figures and tables. This book is an excellent resource for librarians and medical educators alike. The overview of IPE and the barriers the reader may encounter are clearly articulated. The techniques and resources provided are both relevant and applicable in diverse contexts. * Journal of Interprofessional Care * Interprofessional Education and Medical Libraries: Partnering for Success is an excellent primer for faculty, administrators, and librarians considering implementing IPE or expanding their IPE offerings. I believe it also provides a valued refresher for experienced IPE practitioners. The chapter on organizational change is particularly useful because implementing IPE can prove to be quite challenging for institutions.The case studies offer practical examples that could serve as models for other institutions -- David A. Nolfi, Health Sciences Librarian and Library Assessment Coordinator, Gumberg Library, Duquesne University Interprofessional Education and Medical Libraries, edited by Mary Edwards, MLS, EdD, provides insight on many of the dimensions that comprise interprofessional education. Chapters offer historical perspectives, underlying theory, pedagogies, practical application, assessment and rich descriptions of hands-on experiences. Each of these dimensions includes contexts such as inclusion of medical libraries, patient safety, service learning in the community and the humanities. This volume is critical to those interested in rounding out their understanding of IPE, and in particular those who want to plan one or more IPE activities in their learning environment. -- Casey B. White, Harrison Distinguished Teaching Associate Professor & Associate Dean for Medical Education Research and Instruction, University of Virginia