Bridging IPE Competencies: A Dashfolio Solution for Advancing Interprofessional Education and Practice

Interprofessional education (IPE) and practice are vital components of healthcare training, fostering collaboration across disciplines to improve patient outcomes. Tracking student performance across multiple competencies, facilitating faculty development, and evaluating programs are critical for advancing IPE effectiveness. This abstract outlines the development of a comprehensive Dashfolio—a dynamic, user-friendly digital platform—to streamline the tracking, evaluation, and analysis of interprofessional education and practice.Implementation: The Dashfolio tracks student performance longitudinally across diverse competencies, including communication, teamwork, and ethical practice. It integrates customizable rubrics and real-time performance analytics, enabling educators to assess student growth over time. Through an intuitive interface, students and educators can easily visualize performance data, identify strengths, and address areas for improvement.

In addition to performance tracking, the Dashfolio provides space for facilitator evaluations, enabling faculty members to reflect on and enhance their teaching methods. Built-in tools support faculty development by offering tailored feedback, resources for improving facilitation skills, and opportunities for peer collaboration. This functionality ensures continuous growth in teaching excellence, critical for fostering a high-quality IPE environment.Evaluation plan: The Dashfolio aggregates data from student and faculty assessments to evaluate program efficacy. Advanced analytics and reporting tools help identify trends, measure impact, and guide data-driven curriculum improvements, ensuring alignment with educational objectives.Outcome(s) and significance: Research highlights the impact of digital portfolios and dashboards in healthcare education. Battersby and Verdi (2015) demonstrated their effectiveness in enhancing reflective learning and competency tracking, while Kaufman et al. (2019) showed their value in providing actionable insights for program improvement. Additionally, integrating facilitator development tools aligns with Frenk et al. (2010), advocating for transformative approaches to prepare educators and learners for modern healthcare challenges.

The Dashfolio integrates these functionalities into a cohesive platform, enhancing student and faculty development while strengthening IPE frameworks. This innovative tool fosters collaboration, optimizes educational outcomes, and represents a significant advancement in healthcare education.