Interprofessional Assessment Tools
Explore a curated collection of tools to assess interprofessional education (IPE) and collaborative practice. This resource hub includes peer-reviewed instruments, frameworks, and guidance to support the evaluation of learners, teams, and outcomes across diverse settings.
Databases and Collections
National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education Measurement Instrument Collection
Hosted by the National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education, this searchable database features over 100 peer-reviewed instruments. It offers validated tools to assess learners, teams, systems, and the impact of IPE and collaborative practice on Triple Aim outcomes. Each entry includes key details such as constructs measured, target populations, and psychometric properties.
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Tools
IPEC Institutional Assessment Instrument (IAI)
| Instrument |
Click here for IAI. |
| Authors |
Zorek, J. A., Ragucci, K. R., Eickhoff, J., Najjar, G., Ballard, J. F., Blue, A. V., Bronstein, L. R., Dow, A., Gunaldo, T. P., Hageman, H., Karpa, K. D., Michalec, B., Nickol, D., Odiaga, J., Ohtake, P. J., Pfeifle, A., Southerland, J. H., Vlasses, F. R., Young, V., & Zomorodi, M.
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| Audience |
Faculty, Administrators, Program Directors, IPE Leaders |
| Use |
Evaluate institutional-level structures, processes, and outcomes supporting IPE |
| Setting |
Academic and organizational assessment |
Related Citation
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Zorek, J. A., Ragucci, K. R., Eickhoff, J., Najjar, G., Ballard, J. F., Blue, A. V., Bronstein, L. R., Dow, A., Gunaldo, T. P., Hageman, H., Karpa, K. D., Michalec, B., Nickol, D., Odiaga, J., Ohtake, P. J., Pfeifle, A., Southerland, J. H., Vlasses, F. R., Young, V., & Zomorodi, M. (2022). Development and validation of the IPEC Institutional Assessment Instrument. Journal of interprofessional education & practice, 29, 100553. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xjep.2022.100553
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Interprofessional Collaborative Competency Attainment Survey (ICCAS)
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| Authors |
Archibald, D., Trumpower, D., MacDonald, C. J. |
| Audience |
Learners |
| Use |
Pre/post self-assessment of interprofessional competencies |
| Setting |
Didactic or simulation-based IPE |
Related Citations
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- Archibald, D., Trumpower, D., & MacDonald, C. J. (2014). Validation of the interprofessional collaborative competency attainment survey (ICCAS). Journal of interprofessional care, 28(6), 553–558. https://doi.org/10.3109/13561820.2014.917407
- Schmitz, C. C., Radosevich, D. M., Jardine, P., MacDonald, C. J., Trumpower, D., & Archibald, D. (2017). The Interprofessional Collaborative Competency Attainment Survey (ICCAS): A replication validation study. Journal of interprofessional care, 31(1), 28–34. https://doi.org/10.1080/13561820.2016.1233096
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Team Observed Structured Clinical Encounter (TOSCE)
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| Authors |
Lie, D., May, W., Richter-Lagha, R., Forest, C., Banzali, Y., Lohenry, K. |
| Audience |
Faculty, Evaluators |
| Use |
Structured observation of interprofessional team performance |
| Setting |
Simulation or clinical encounters |
| Related Citation |
Lie, D., May, W., Richter-Lagha, R., Forest, C., Banzali, Y., & Lohenry, K. (2015). Adapting the McMaster-Ottawa scale and developing behavioral anchors for assessing performance in an interprofessional Team Observed Structured Clinical Encounter. Medical education online, 20, 26691. https://doi.org/10.3402/meo.v20.26691
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IPC Assessment Behaviors, Interprofessional Professionalism Assessment (IPA) Instrument, and Toolkit
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| Authors |
Interprofessional Professionalism Collaborative |
| Audience |
Faculty, Preceptors, Evaluators |
| Use |
Assess professionalism and collaborative behaviors in interprofessional settings |
| Setting |
Clinical, experiential, and educational environments |
| Related Citation |
Frost, J. S., Hammer, D. P., Nunez, L. M., Adams, J. L., Chesluk, B., Grus, C., Harvison, N., McGuinn, K., Mortensen, L., Nishimoto, J. H., Palatta, A., Richmond, M., Ross, E. J., Tegzes, J., Ruffin, A. L., & Bentley, J. P. (2019). The intersection of professionalism and interprofessional care: development and initial testing of the interprofessional professionalism assessment (IPA). Journal of interprofessional care, 33(1), 102–115. https://doi.org/10.1080/13561820.2018.1515733
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Simulation-Based Interprofessional Teamwork Assessment Tool (SITAT)
| Instrument |
Click here for SITAT. |
| Authors |
Bismilla, Z., Boyle, T., Mangold, K., Van Ittersum, W., Lee White, M., Zaveri, P., Mallory, L. |
| Audience |
Faculty, Simulation Facilitators |
| Use |
Evaluate teamwork behaviors and competencies during simulation-based activities |
| Setting |
Simulation environments |
| Related Citation |
Bismilla, Z., Boyle, T., Mangold, K., Van Ittersum, W., White, M. L., Zaveri, P., & Mallory, L. (2019). Development of a Simulation-Based Interprofessional Teamwork Assessment Tool. Journal of graduate medical education, 11(2), 168–176. https://doi.org/10.4300/JGME-D-18-00729.1 |
Students' Perceptions of Interprofessional Clinical Education – Revised (SPICE-R2)
| Instrument |
Click here for SPICE-R2. |
| Authors |
Dominquez, D.G., Fike, D.S., MacLaughlin, E.J., Zorek, J. |
| Audience |
Learners |
| Use |
Measures student perceptions of IPE and interprofessional clinical learning environments |
| Setting |
Academic, simulation, and early clinical experiences |
| Related Citations |
Dominguez, D. G., Fike, D. S., MacLaughlin, E. J., & Zorek, J. A. (2015). A comparison of the validity of two instruments assessing health professional student perceptions of interprofessional education and practice. Journal of interprofessional care, 29(2), 144–149. https://doi.org/10.3109/13561820.2014.947360 |
IPEC Competency Self-Assessment Tool
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| Authors |
Dow, A., DiazGranados, D., Mazmanian, P. E., Retchin, S. |
| Audience |
Learners, Faculty |
| Use |
Self-evaluation of knowledge, skills, and attitudes aligned with the IPEC Core Competencies |
| Setting |
Curricular, co-curricular, and professional development environments |
| Related Citations |
- Dow, A. W., DiazGranados, D., Mazmanian, P. E., & Retchin, S. M. (2014). An exploratory study of an assessment tool derived from the competencies of the interprofessional education collaborative. Journal of interprofessional care, 28(4), 299–304. https://doi.org/10.3109/13561820.2014.891573
- Lockeman, K. S., Dow, A. W., DiazGranados, D., McNeilly, D. P., Nickol, D., Koehn, M. L., & Knab, M. S. (2016). Refinement of the IPEC Competency Self-Assessment survey: Results from a multi-institutional study. Journal of interprofessional care, 30(6), 726–731. https://doi.org/10.1080/13561820.2016.1220928
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Disclaimer
Inclusion on this page does not imply endorsement by IPEC. Users are responsible for evaluating the appropriateness, reliability, and validity of tools for their specific context.
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