A Systematic Review of Assessment Tools Measuring Interprofessional Education Outcomes Relevant to Pharmacy Education

• Published in: American journal of pharmaceutical education Vol. 81; no. 6; p. 119
• Main Authors: Shrader, Sarah, Farland, Michelle Z., Danielson, Jennifer, Sicat, Brigitte, Umland, Elena M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.08.2017; American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
• Subjects: accreditation; Accreditation - standards; assessment; Education, Pharmacy - methods; evaluation; Humans; Interdisciplinary Communication; Internet; interprofessional education; Interprofessional Relations; pharmacy; Review; evaluation; interprofessional education; pharmacy; assessment; accreditation
• ISSN: 0002-9459; 1553-6467
• DOI: 10.5688/ajpe816119

Objective. To identify and describe the available quantitative tools that assess interprofessional education (IPE) relevant to pharmacy education. Methods. A systematic approach was used to identify quantitative IPE assessment tools relevant to pharmacy education. The search strategy included the National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education Resource Exchange (Nexus) website, a systematic search of the literature, and a manual search of journals deemed likely to include relevant tools. Results. The search identified a total of 44 tools from the Nexus website, 158 abstracts from the systematic literature search, and 570 abstracts from the manual search. A total of 36 assessment tools met the criteria to be included in the summary, and their application to IPE relevant to pharmacy education was discussed. Conclusion. Each of the tools has advantages and disadvantages. No single comprehensive tool exists to fulfill assessment needs. However, numerous tools are available that can be mapped to IPE-related accreditation standards for pharmacy education.