The Bright Ideas TBI Camp: fostering innovation in interprofessional education and collaborative practice for traumatic brain injury by students in rehabilitation professions

J Interprof Care. 2024 Nov-Dec;38(6):1140-1146. doi: 10.1080/13561820.2024.2395970. Epub 2024 Sep 12.

Abstract

This report describes an innovative interprofessional education collaborative practice (IPCP) experience for rehabilitation professions students using a unique on-campus camp model through a community-academic partnership. Throughout the three-day camp, known as the Bright Ideas TBI Camp, interprofessional student groups deliver tailored health and wellness services to individuals with disabilities due to traumatic brain injury and their caregivers. Initial program evaluation suggests that this camp model offers an effective IPCP experience for students while addressing community health needs. Further outcome evaluation is needed to determine the impact of the camp on students' development of IPCP competencies and health outcomes of clients and caregivers.

Keywords: Brain injury; community-academic partnership; disability; health profession education; interprofessional collaborative practice; interprofessional education.

MeSH terms

  • Brain Injuries, Traumatic* / rehabilitation
  • Cooperative Behavior*
  • Humans
  • Interprofessional Education* / organization & administration
  • Interprofessional Relations*
  • Patient Care Team / organization & administration
  • Program Evaluation
  • Students, Health Occupations / psychology