Unifying Forces: Exploring the Impact of Interprofessional Integrated Clinical Experiences.

Aims: This study investigates the benefits and challenges of interprofessional collaborative practice (IPCP) through an immersive clinical learning experience at the Medical University of South Carolina. The program included physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT), and speech-language pathology (SLP) students working with community-dwelling adults with Parkinson's disease.

Methods: 132 PT, 107 OT, and 6 SLP students (total n = 245) participated in a two-session-integrated clinical experience with individuals with Parkinson's disease and then completed a six-question reflection on the IP Parkinson experience.