Reports and Publications

This working collection features recent reports, papers, articles, and publications regarding interprofessional education (IPE) for collaborative practice (CP). This list does not claim to be exhaustive, but rather is representative of available resources.

The Transformative Power of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Social Justice in Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice – Joint E-Book Discussion Paper

The Global Network for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice Research [InterprofessionalResearch.Global (IPR.Global)] and the Canadian Interprofessional Health Collaborative (CIHC) with members of the American Interprofessional Health Collaborative (AIHC)

Release Date: January 2024

This joint paper discusses the implications of inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and social justice in interprofessional education and collaborative practice (IPECP). Working definitions of each term are presented to provoke critical reflection and critical reflexivity within the IPECP community to enhance understanding and support action.

From the Nexus vision to the NexusIPE™ learning model

National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education

Release Date: May 10, 2023

This peer-reviewed publication describes the development of the National Center NexusIPE™ Learning Model which adapts the 3-P high-level stages (Presage, Process, and Product). Reflecting on ten years of experience, the National Center leaders recognize the need for Nexus transformation and the relevance of the NexusIPE™ Learning Model today as education and health systems grapple with mounting workforce challenges. The model provides opportunities to address growing workforce shortages, provide equitable care that leads to health, and support the well-being of practice teams in the face of challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

IPECP in Post-COVID Healthcare Education and Practice Transformation Era - Joint Discussion Paper

The Global Network for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice Research [InterprofessionalResearch.Global (IPR.Global)], the American Interprofessional Health Collaborative (AIHC), and the Canadian Interprofessional Health Collaborative (CIHC)

Release Date: October 24, 2022

This e-book aims to explore and discuss (from a global perspective) the impact and application of healthcare education and practice transformation on IPE and collaborative practice as we emerge from the COVID Pandemic with the goal to identify best practices to integrate and sustain IPECP.

Global IPE Situational Analysis Results Final Report

The Global Network for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice Research (IPR.Global)

Release Date: October 10, 2022

This e-book, as an up-to-date global IPE report after the World Health Organization Study Group on IPECP environmental scan in 2010, (Rodger et al., 2010), presents the results of 2020-2021 global IPE situational analysis survey conducted by the IPR.Global in collaboration with the Interprofessional.Global.

Pathways to Excellence: Expectations for an Optimal Clinical Learning Environment to Achieve Safe and High-Quality Patient Care

National Collaborative for Improving the Clinical Learning Environment

Release Date: November 24, 2021

The document is designed to assist the health professions as they engage in dialog with the executive leaders of clinical learning environments (CLEs) to design infrastructure and processes that optimize learning and patient care across key areas of focus including: Patient Safety, Health Care Quality, Teaming, Supervision, Well-being, and Professionalism.   

The Future of Education: Connecting & Collaborating

Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education

Release Date: April 15, 2021

This report captures highlights from the 2021 Joint Accreditation Leadership Summit which brought together more than 190 interprofessional continuing education (IPCE) professionals to explore the evolution of IPCE and new innovative education approaches for the future. Other summit reports are available here.

Organizational Models of Interprofessional Practice and Education in the United States: Results from a National Survey

American Interprofessional Health Collaborative and the National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education

Release Date: August 2020

To increase understanding of IPE organizational models, the American Interprofessional Health Collaborative (AIHC) and the National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education (National Center) charged the IPE Organizational Models task force to design and administer a survey that explores the current status of how IPE is organized in the United States.

A manuscript detailing the national survey results on organizational structure and resources of IPE programs in the United States conducted by the AIHC/National Center Organizational Models Task force was recently published in the Journal of Interprofessional Education & Practice and is available here.  

Guidance on Developing Quality Interprofessional Education for the Health Professions

Health Professions Accreditors Collaborative (HPAC) and the National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education

Release Date: February 1, 2019

This consensus guidance document aims to assist institutions in developing, implementing, and evaluating systematic IPE approaches and IPE plans.