Elements suggested as essential for an IPL program | Analysis of HCC experience |
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Long term dedicated support and budget [48]. | University grant funded initially; and for a subsequent 1-2 years but HCC relatively low cost because student-directed. |
IPL performance metrics [49]. Rigorous assessment so that the evidence that IPL works is provided [50].) | Included- a large scale student-directed exercise enables and requires substantial data collection and analysis. |
Faculty development program/training (e.g. in small group IPL facilitation) [51]. | Not needed – a skeleton academic team of five developed and ran the HCC. |
Minimum shared scheduling required – a single student day. | |
Teaching spaces for small group work [37]. | Made available to 45 % of students, most used public campus learning spaces. |
Required participation of healthcare programs [53], i.e. IPL is mandatory [55]. | The HCC is suitable for mandatory participation |
Development of a formal IPL department or organizational home [56]. Secure governance arrangements are a priority. | Will be needed to provide long term support and development |
Links between higher education and health [58]. | Minimum links are needed – primarily to source authentic case studies |