Perspectives on Multi Professional Education (MPE) in the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Free State

S van Vuuren; M Nel

Perspectives on Multi Professional Education (MPE) in the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Free State

S van Vuuren University of the Free State
M Nel University of the Free State

Keywords: Multi-Professional Education, Health Sciences

Abstract

Greater specialisation of healthcare professionals and more complex and holistic patient care present a pressing requirement for cohesive teamwork among health professionals. This concept was also highlighted in the Cape Town Declaration and the Pew Health Professions Commission, which list multi-professional competencies as one of its 21 health professional competencies. A study by Leaviss showed that negative attitudes about professions were formed during undergraduate training. The challenge to the educator is to engage students in training that facilitates cross-disciplinary respect and outlooks. (Read more in full text)

Author Biographies

S van Vuuren, University of the Free State

B.Occupational Therapy, M.Occupational Therapy, PhD Health Proffessions Education Department of Occupational Therapy

M Nel, University of the Free State

BA, BA Honours, M Med Sc Department Biostatistics

Published

2007-06-01

Issue

Vol 49, No 5 - June 2007

Section

Scientific letters

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