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Interprofessional RelationsHRSAIPENCT03913169

Interprofessional Practice Education for Health Professional Students

A study testing Educational Implementation of Interprofessional Curriculum in people with Interprofessional Relations, run by Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences at 2 sites in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The interprofessional practice \& education curriculum for the students to be employed in this study will include five modalities in a scaffolded structure progressing from low- to high-fidelity experiences over a two-year period: (1) classroom didactic sessions; (2) simulation laboratory sessions; (3) standardized… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Interprofessional Relations
What is being tested?
Educational Implementation of Interprofessional Curriculum
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
1,806 participants
Where
2 sitesUnited States
Study dates
19 Aug 2015to 3 Mar 2021
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages Any age
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Students:
  • Doctor of osteopathic medical students at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
  • Physician Assistant students at Heritage University
  • Participants must also be over the legal age of consent
  • Clinicians (Preceptors):
  • Affiliated Preceptors of Doctor of osteopathic medical students at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
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  • Affiliated Preceptors of Physician Assistant students at Heritage University
  • Participants must also be over the legal age of consent
  • Interested in participating in this study by choosing whether they will complete the surveys.
  • The five sites where this project will occur are already engaged in clinical case conferences and clinical rotations.
  • Patients:
  • Patients included in this study must have a minimum of two conditions/diagnoses identified, such as diabetes, hypertension and coronary artery disease.
  • These conditions could also include mental diagnoses, socioeconomic group, or other social determinants of health.
  • Participants must also be over the legal age of consent.
  • Faculty:
  • Faculty of the Doctor of osteopathic medical students at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences teaching specific concepts of Interprofessional Practice
  • Faculty of the Physician Assistant students at Heritage University teaching specific concepts of Interprofessional Practice
  • Participants must also be over the legal age of consent

Who cannot join

  • Not enrolled as a student at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or Heritage University Physician Assistant Program
  • Not an affiliated and approved clinical site of Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or Heritage University Physician Assistant Program
  • Patients unable to read or understand English at a 6th grade level

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

United States2 sites
  • Heritage University

    Toppenish, Washington, 98948

  • Pacific northwest university of health sciences

    Yakima, Washington, 98901

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About this study

Official title: Interprofessional Practice Education for Health Professional Students in Rural Communities

The interprofessional practice \& education curriculum for the students to be employed in this study will include five modalities in a scaffolded structure progressing from low- to high-fidelity experiences over a two-year period: (1) classroom didactic sessions; (2) simulation laboratory sessions; (3) standardized patient sessions; (4) community-based clinical case conferences; and, (5) community-based interprofessional rotations. Clinicians will experience many of the same learning experiences as the students, but will differ in the level of education and its focus. Clinicians and faculty will be taught the concepts of interprofessional practice \& education, the same as the students, but they will also be taught how to educate students using interprofessional practice \& education.

Read the detailed description

The purpose of this prospective cohort study, which will utilize anonymous data, is to describe the impact of the interprofessional practice \& education project in four categories:

  1. Change in student knowledge, skill, and attitudes regarding interprofessional practice \& education.
  2. Student selection and entrance into primary care in rural settings and/or with underserved populations.
  3. Patient and family members' perceptions of interprofessional practice \& education encounters.
  4. Clinicians' experiences with interprofessional practice \& education and perceptions of it.

Research Questions:

  1. How do students' knowledge, skill, and attitudes change regarding interprofessional practice \& education as measured by pre/post electronic surveys?
  2. What is the difference in the rate of entrance of graduates into primary care disciplines, settings that serve rural patients, and settings that serve underserved patients?
  3. What are patients' and their families' perceptions of interprofessional practice \& education encounters as measured by anonymous paper surveys.
  4. What prior experiences and education do clinicians have with interprofessional practice \& education?
  5. How do clinicians' knowledge, skill, and attitudes change regarding interprofessional practice \& education as measured by pre/post electronic surveys?
Being tested
Educational Implementation of Interprofessional Curriculum
Keywords
Interprofessional Education, Medical Education, Interprofessional Practice, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Physician Assistant

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Educational Implementation of Interprofessional CurriculumOther

    The intervention utilized in this project will involve a 2-year curriculum. The year one/pre-clinical curriculum will be presented to pre-clinical doctor of osteopathic medical students (DO) and physician assistant students (PA) students. The year two/clinical curriculum will be presented to third year DO students and second year PA students once clinic sites are identified.

Study groups in NCT03913169
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Students in Interprofessional Education CurriculumOtherThe interprofessional intervention for the students to be employed in this study will include five modalities in a scaffolded structure progressing from low- to high-fidelity experiences over a two-year period: (1) classroom didactic sessions; (2) simulation laboratory sessions; (3) standardized patient sessions; (4) community-based clinical case conferences; and, (5) community-based interprofessional rotations.
Receives: Other: Educational Implementation of Interprofessional Curriculum
Patients Experience with Interprofessional CareOtherFor patients and their families, those who receive care from an Interprofessional team will receive the usual health care they normally receive at the participating clinics. In many cases patients already receive this care, but are unaware of it. Most of what occurs in Interprofessional practice happens outside of the patient encounter. For patients the process is generally invisible, but its affects are felt in terms of better communications with the patient. In this study, patients will be informed as usual about the presence of students as learners and will have the opportunity to decline student involvement in their care. The only difference for the patients and their families will be a request to fill out a survey form on paper indicating their perception of the experience in terms of quality of care and its potential impact on their access to care.
Receives: Other: Educational Implementation of Interprofessional Curriculum
Clinician (Preceptor) Interprofessional Education CurriculumOtherClinicians will experience many of the same learning experiences as the students, but will differ in the level of education and its focus. Clinicians and faculty will be taught the concepts of Interprofessional education, the same as the students, but they will also be taught how to educate students using Interprofessional practices.
Receives: Other: Educational Implementation of Interprofessional Curriculum
Faculty in Interprofessional Education CurriculumOtherDoctor of Osteopathic Medicine and Physician Assistant Faculty will be taught the concepts of Interprofessional education, the same as the students, but they will also be taught how to educate students using Interprofessional practices.
Receives: Other: Educational Implementation of Interprofessional Curriculum

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Changes in Knowledge of Interprofessional Care and Practice Scores

    Changes in Knowledge of Interprofessional Care and Practice Scores. The Knowledge of Interprofessional Care and Practice is designed to measure knowledge of under the umbrella of interprofessional collaborative practice over time. It is a 20 item quiz broken into 5 domains. Where incorrect answers "0" (to a very low knowledge) and correct answers "20" (to a very high knowledge).

    Measured: Baseline and approximately 12-months from baseline

  2. Changes in Knowledge of Interprofessional Care and Practice Scores

    Changes in Knowledge of Interprofessional Care and Practice Scores. The Knowledge of Interprofessional Care and Practice is designed to measure knowledge of under the umbrella of interprofessional collaborative practice over time. It is a 20 item quiz broken into 5 domains. Where incorrect answers "0" (to a very low knowledge) and correct answers "20" (to a very high knowledge).

    Measured: Approximately 12-months to 24-months from baseline

  3. Changes in Knowledge of Interprofessional Care and Practice Scores

    Changes in Knowledge of Interprofessional Care and Practice Scores. The Knowledge of Interprofessional Care and Practice is designed to measure knowledge of under the umbrella of interprofessional collaborative practice over time. It is a 20 item quiz broken into 5 domains. Where incorrect answers "0" (to a very low knowledge) and correct answers "20" (to a very high knowledge).

    Measured: Episodic from Baseline to 24-months from baseline

  4. Changes in Interprofessional Learning Readiness Scale Scores

    Changes in Interprofessional Learning Readiness Scale Scores. Interprofessional Learning Readiness Scale is designed to assess learning readiness/attitudes of health sciences students towards interprofessional teamwork and education perceptions of interprofessional collaboration Self-report (e.g., survey, questionnaire, self-rating), 18-item, 6-point likert-type scale ranging from strongly agree (6) to strongly disagree (1). A higher number indicating a stronger readiness versus a lower score.

    Measured: Baseline and approximately 12-months from baseline

  5. Changes in Interprofessional Learning Readiness Scale Scores

    Changes in Interprofessional Learning Readiness Scale Scores. Interprofessional Learning Readiness Scale is designed to assess learning readiness/attitudes of health sciences students towards interprofessional teamwork and education perceptions of interprofessional collaboration Self-report (e.g., survey, questionnaire, self-rating), 18-item, 6-point likert-type scale ranging from strongly agree (6) to strongly disagree (1). A higher number indicating a stronger readiness versus a lower score.

    Measured: Approximately 12-months to 24-months from baseline

  6. Changes in Interprofessional Learning Readiness Scale Scores

    Changes in Interprofessional Learning Readiness Scale Scores. Interprofessional Learning Readiness Scale is designed to assess learning readiness/attitudes of health sciences students towards interprofessional teamwork and education perceptions of interprofessional collaboration Self-report (e.g., survey, questionnaire, self-rating), 18-item, 6-point likert-type scale ranging from strongly agree (6) to strongly disagree (1). A higher number indicating a stronger readiness versus a lower score.

    Measured: Episodic from Baseline to 24-months from baseline

  7. Changes in Team Performance Observation Tool Ratings

    Changes in Team Performance Observation Tool Ratings. The Performance Observation Tool (TPOT) is a TeamSTEPPS®curriculum instrument that can be utilized to evaluate the effectiveness of team performance. It is a 5 domain, 23 item rating for the team. Rating Scale: 1 = Very Poor, 2 = Poor, 3 = Acceptable, 4 = Good, and 5 = Excellent. Where total ratings of "23" indicate low team performance and "115" indicate high team performance.

    Measured: Baseline and approximately 12-months from baseline

  8. Changes in Team Performance Observation Tool Ratings

    Changes in Team Performance Observation Tool Ratings. The Performance Observation Tool (TPOT) is a TeamSTEPPS®curriculum instrument that can be utilized to evaluate the effectiveness of team performance. It is a 5 domain, 23 item rating for the team. Rating Scale: 1 = Very Poor, 2 = Poor, 3 = Acceptable, 4 = Good, and 5 = Excellent. Where total ratings of "23" indicate low team performance and "115" indicate high team performance.

    Measured: Approximately 12-months to 24-months from baseline

  9. Changes in Team Performance Observation Tool Ratings

    Changes in Team Performance Observation Tool Ratings. The Performance Observation Tool (TPOT) is a TeamSTEPPS®curriculum instrument that can be utilized to evaluate the effectiveness of team performance. It is a 5 domain, 23 item rating for the team. Rating Scale: 1 = Very Poor, 2 = Poor, 3 = Acceptable, 4 = Good, and 5 = Excellent. Where total ratings of "23" indicate low team performance and "115" indicate high team performance.

    Measured: Episodic during Baseline to Throughout 24-months

  10. Total Scores of Patient Perceived Quality of Care

    The Patient Perceived Quality of Care satisfaction of the care the patient received with the collaborative and communicative aspects of care teams. The satisfaction is determined by this 7-item rating system of Yes- 3; Partly -2; No - 1; and Does not Apply - 0. Where total ratings of "0" indicate low perceived quality of care and "21" indicate high perceived quality of care.

    Measured: Episodic from Baseline to 24-months from baseline

  11. Changes in Perception of Interprofessional Collaboration Model Questionnaire.

    The Perception of Interprofessional Collaboration Model Questionnaire is designed to assess perceptions of interprofessional collaboration on the individual, group, and organizational levels for professionals in the domain of mental health care for children and adolescents. Self-report (e.g., survey, questionnaire, self-rating), 12 constructs 48-item, 7-point Likert-type scale ranging from strongly agree (1) to strongly disagree (7).

    Measured: Baseline and approximately 12-months from baseline

  12. Changes in Perception of Interprofessional Collaboration Model Questionnaire.

    The Perception of Interprofessional Collaboration Model Questionnaire is designed to assess perceptions of interprofessional collaboration on the individual, group, and organizational levels for professionals in the domain of mental health care for children and adolescents. Self-report (e.g., survey, questionnaire, self-rating), 12 constructs 48-item, 7-point Likert-type scale ranging from strongly agree (1) to strongly disagree (7).

    Measured: Approximately 12-months to 24-months from baseline

  13. Changes in Perception of Interprofessional Collaboration Model Questionnaire.

    The Perception of Interprofessional Collaboration Model Questionnaire is designed to assess perceptions of interprofessional collaboration on the individual, group, and organizational levels for professionals in the domain of mental health care for children and adolescents. Self-report (e.g., survey, questionnaire, self-rating), 12 constructs 48-item, 7-point Likert-type scale ranging from strongly agree (1) to strongly disagree (7).

    Measured: Episodic from Baseline to 24-months from baseline

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted12 Apr 2019
  2. Study start19 Aug 2015
  3. Primary completion30 Dec 2020
  4. Study completion3 Mar 2021

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Health services research
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Single group
Model description
The intervention utilized in this project will involve a 2-year curriculum. The year one/pre-clinical curriculum will be presented to pre-clinical DO and PA students. The year two/clinical curriculum will be presented to third year Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) students and second year Physician Assistant (PA) students once clinic sites are identified.
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
1,806 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03913169
Sponsor's protocol ID
2015-E-04
Acronym
HRSAIPE
Status last verified
Jul 2026
First submitted
8 Apr 2019
Last updated
15 Jul 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Educational Implementation of Interprofessional Curriculum in people with Interprofessional Relations, run by Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences at 2 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 18 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Jul 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Changes in Knowledge of Interprofessional Care and Practice Scores (time frame: Baseline and approximately 12-months from baseline). The study lists 13 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 15 Jul 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 26 Oct 2026.

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