A Model for Interprofessional Learning: Dance and Physical Therapy Students' Collaboration on Classes for People with Parkinson's Disease. Issue 1 (10th March 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Trommer-Beardslee, Heather; Haines, Jamie; Brow, Megan; Marsh, Claire; Powell, Megan; Rohn, Emilie
• Is Part Of: Dance education in practice. Volume 8:Issue 1(2022)
• Page Start: 7
• Page End: 12
• Publication Date: 2022-03-10
• Subjects: Dance -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; 792.8071
• DOI: 10.1080/23734833.2022.2027167
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2373-4833

Abstract

Abstract: Recognizing a specific need in rural Michigan for increased exercise-based opportunities for people with Parkinson's disease (PD), faculty and students created a dance class in partnership with a local community organization. The following article details a model for developing and facilitating a community class that simultaneously serves an underserved population and enables a platform for interprofessional learning for university students. The interprofessional structure allows students and faculty from varying disciplines, in this case dance and physical therapy, to share knowledge and resources that in turn provide a richer and safer experience for the population being served.