MsFrances Barraclough

I lead a world-first program of research in the development of curriculum for the education of health professionals in integrated care. This research is carried out in partnership with the International Foundation for Integrated Care and involves Delphi studies with international experts and scoping of best practice. The outcome will be the development and testing of an international education framework that can be applied across health and social care settings.

My research is applied in nature, focusing on building models and evidence to change practice. For example, training curricula for healthcare workers do not promote experience and skills in community and integrated care settings. Students learn primary care principles in many training programs; however, they are often placed in clinical environments where it is difficult to implement and practice those principles.

My publications focus on interprofessional learning, rural workforce development and integrated care.

As a passionate advocate for integrated care, I am active in advancing recognition and the foundational knowledge in this new discipline. I am a Senior Associate for the International Foundation of Integrated Care (IFIC) where I work with the Foundation and others to promote integrated care policy and practice and support others in workforce training and curriculum development.

I am also a member of the Editorial Board for the International Journal of Integrated Care.