Since the publication of the 2011 report Core Competencies for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice, few tools have been developed to evaluate attitudes that reflect the competencies. The Interprofessional Assessment Scale (IPAS) was developed and validated with this purpose in mind.
Learning Objectives:
Not applicable.
Equipment:
Computer, tablet, smartphone, or paper and pencil
Competencies:
Core Competencies for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). See http://journals.lww.com/academicmedicine/Fulltext/2011/11000/Core_Compet… target=”_blank”>http://journals.lww.com/academicmedicine/Fulltext/2011/11000/Core_Compet…
Citation:
Norris J, Carpenter J, Eaton J, Guo J, Lasche M, Pett M, Blumenthal D. Interprofessional Attitudes Scale (IPAS). Simulation resource published by Simulation Canada; 2015. Available from https://simulationcanada.ca/scenario/interprofessional-attitudes-scale-ipas/.
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Target Learners
Interprofessional:
No
Profession:
Audiology
Chiropody or Podiatry
Chiropractic
Dentistry
Dietitics
Kinesiology
Medical Laboratory Science
Medical Radiation Technology
Medicine
Midwifery
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Optometry
Pharmacy
Physician Assistant
Physiotherapy
Practical Nursing
Psychology
Psychotherapy or Mental Health Therapy
Respiratory Therapy
Social Work
Speech-Language Pathology
Levels:
Continuing professional development
Graduate / postgraduate / residency
Undergraduate / post-secondary
Fields / Disciplines:
Anesthesia / peri-anesthesia care
Critical care
Emergency / trauma
Gerontology / geriatrics / aging
Mass casualty & triage
Medical
Mental health
Neonatal
Obstetrics & maternal-child
Palliative & end-of-life care
Pathology and Histotechnology
Pediatrics / child & family
Primary care / community care / family practice
Radiology & diagnostic imaging
Rehabilitation & restorative care
Reproductive & gynecology
Surgical