Understanding the elements of a quality rural/remote interprofessional education activity: A rough guide. (10th April 2021) - Waller, Susan
Abstract: Aims: To offer a rough guide to a quality rural/remote interprofessional educational activity. Context: Australian remote and rural interprofessional undergraduate placements offered in Modified Monash Model 3‐6 locations. Approach: Biggs' triple P framework from the interprofessional educational literature and Allport's contact hypothesis are used to describe map, and explore the educational dimensions and positive elements, of a quality rural/remote interprofessional educational activity. Conclusion: Delivery of a quality interprofessional educational activity requires attention to all dimensions of the activity with acknowledgement of the value of the remote or rural contexts. Interprofessional learning requires constructive alignment and positive contact conditions to ensure a quality and sustained experience.