Exploring reflective journaling as a learning tool: An interdisciplinary approach.

Arch Psychiatr Nurs

The School of Social Work, The University of Alabama, 670 Judy Bonner Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, United States of America. Electronic address:

Published: April 2021

This paper describes an innovative teaching strategy and opportunity to foster student resilience and enhance interprofessional collaboration among nursing and social work students, during a Study Abroad Interprofessional Education (IPE) Experience, using a reflective practice framework. This Study Abroad IPE Experience was an opportunity to capitalize on IPE teamwork, communication, and collaboration with the incorporation of reflective journaling as both an evaluative tool for students and faculty and as a mechanism for promoting self-awareness and enhanced mental wellbeing.

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