Preparing Master of Social Work Students for Interprofessional Practice.

PURPOSE This study aims to measure growth in interprofessional knowledge, skills, and values in MSW students from three universities who participated in a Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training program focused on serving children, adolescents, and transition-age youth. METHODS Students participated in an interprofessional field placement and specialized educational sessions that addressed interprofessional team-based care, engaging at-risk youth and families, and working with vulnerable populations. The Interprofessional Socialization and Valuing Scale (ISVS) was administered pre- and post-experience. RESULTS Paired t-tests of the ISVS total score and each subscale showed statistically significant increases over time. Multiple regression models indicated only the pretest score was a significant predictor of the posttest score for the total or subscale of the ISVS. CONCLUSION Social work programs that create interprofessional education and training opportunities can achieve positive outcomes in student attitudes toward interprofessional practice.