Interprofessional Collaboration for Children with Special Healthcare Needs: A Review of Effective Education Integration

Authors

Catherine Giroux, Nipissing University
Julie Corkett, Nipissing UniversityFollow

Keywords

Medical complexity, interprofessional collaboration, health, education

Abstract

With the innovation of technology, increased medical knowledge, and improved treatment techniques, the education of children with special healthcare needs is no longer restricted to hospitals. The current paper examines issues surrounding interprofessional collaboration (IPC) between educators, medical professionals, and allied health professionals in the school setting. Specifically, this paper disseminates the literature on interprofessional collaboration through the examination of the current state of IPC between the health and education sectors when accommodating students with complex medical needs. The aspects of IPC that are in need of improvement are identified along with recommendations for the improvement of IPC in the context of children with special healthcare needs.

Recommended Citation

Giroux, Catherine and Corkett, Julie (2016) "Interprofessional Collaboration for Children with Special Healthcare Needs: A Review of Effective Education Integration," The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare: Vol. 43: Iss. 1, Article 5.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15453/0191-5096.3997
Available at: https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/jssw/vol43/iss1/5