Leading Research and Evaluation in Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice

Expanding upon Leadership Development for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice and Leadership and Collaboration, the third installment to this original and innovative collection of books considers a variety of research models and theories. Emphasizing research and evaluation in leadership aspects, Leading Research and Evaluation in Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice showcases examples from around the globe in various multicultural contexts. Crucial for academics and researchers in this field, the book includes studies on traditionally under-represented countries and aims to prompt new ideas for future research and policy structures in Interprofessional education and practice.

Author: Dawn Forman
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Published: 09/05/2016
Pages: 372
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.38lbs
Size: 8.65h x 6.09w x 1.02d
ISBN: 9781137537423

About the Author

Dawn Forman is an adjunct professor at Curtin University, Australia, and The University of Technology, New Zealand, as well as a visiting professor at the University of Derby and Chichester University, both in the UK. Dawn was a university executive and Dean of Faculty for thirteen years, and has extensive experience as an independent consultant. Her research specializes in leadership development, executive coaching and Interprofessional education, and she has published over 90 peer reviewed publications and 8 books in these areas.

Marion Jones is a registered nurse, Dean of Postgraduate Studies at AUT and a director of the National Centre for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice in New Zealand. A significant focus of her academic career has been the development of postgraduate study. For ten years she was Associate Dean Postgraduate to the Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences. Her area of research is interprofessional practice and education, postgraduate supervision and perioperative nursing and she has written more than 30 journal articles and 5 books on these topics.

Jill Thistlethwaite is a general practitioner and health professional education consultant in Sydney, Australia, with an adjunct appointment at the University of Technology Sydney, Australia. Trained as a physician at University College London, UK, she worked as a general practitioner for ten years before moving into academia. Her main interests are interprofessional education, communication skills and professionalism. Jill has written and edited 10 books and published over 90 peer reviewed papers.