Angela
Patterson,
OTD, OTR/L, FNAP
Creighton University
NE,
United States
Dr. Angela Patterson is an Associate Professor at Creighton University in the Department of Occupational Therapy and Director of the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions Office of Faculty and Staff Development. She is a core member for the Center for Interprofessional Practice, Education and Research and serves as the adviser for Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Honor Society. Dr. Patterson is a fellow of the National Academies of Practice and a consultant for Physiopedia. She is a volunteer at the Monen Healthcare Clinic and similar organizations who focus on the needs of the mind, body, and spirit of the marginalized.
Presenting at CAB 2025:
The development of local interprofessional teams has created a sustainable model for building rehabilitation capacity and advancing rehabilitation in resource-limited settings. The presentation will provide insights into strategies for building effective interprofessional rehabilitation teams to improve workforce capacity, overcoming cultural barriers, and fostering long-term collaborative practice in diverse global contexts.
The session highlights how an urban community safety net clinic collaborates with a local university as a site for interprofessional healthcare education and practice. Not only does this clinic serve the underserved but also demonstrates benefits for students and future practitioners.
This project addresses the critical shortage of accessible psychiatric-mental healthcare through development of a comprehensive interprofessional assessment tool. Created through systematic review, community engagement, and collaborative practice, the tool integrates social care and interprofessional healthcare teams to improve holistic service delivery for vulnerable populations at an urban community healthcare clinic.
This presentation examines the successful development and implementation of international rehabilitation workforce initiatives through interprofessional collaboration. By integrating diverse healthcare providers across seven countries, the project created culturally-responsive tools and established a sustainable framework for global rehabilitation workforce development, demonstrating the power of coordinated cross-cultural partnerships.
Interprofessional simulations focused on administering naloxone in emergency situations offer a valuable learning experience for health professional students. These simulations not only fulfill the critical need for naloxone education but also effectively support the development of IPE core competencies such as communication, teamwork and roles and responsibilities.