Maria
Brucato,
PhD
Jefferson Center for Interprofessional Practice & Education
PA,
United States
Maria Brucato, PhD is the Director of Assessment, Evaluation, & Research at Jefferson Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education. She received her BA in Psychology with Cognitive and Computer Science minors from Montclair State University, and her PhD in Psychology, Cognition and Neuroscience from Temple University with a concentration in Quantitative Methods. Her current work involves the application of psychometrics, cognitive science, and social psychology to research in interprofessional collaborative practice and education. She serves on the National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education’s IPCE Review committee, the American Interprofessional Health Collaborative’s Evidence Collaborative, and the IPR.Global Steering Committee.
Presenting at CAB 2025:
An IPE center created a data-driven, tiered recognition system for faculty and staff facilitators to formally recognize and reward their contributions to IPE, provide extrinsic motivation for participation, and maintain a pipeline of skilled IPE facilitators. Evaluation will include facilitator retention, satisfaction, and effectiveness.
The presentation will discuss the development of the IPR.Global Summer Research Institute, informed by a needs assessment involving practitioners, researchers, educators, administrators, students, and community members with patient or caregiving experiences. Findings from the needs assessment and how they informed curriculum development will be presented.
Nearly 50% of Americans have chronic illness, a number that is expected to grow. This study explored lessons chronically ill individuals wish to teach healthcare students through an interprofessional program. Themes included person-centered care, communication, and patient experiences, highlighting the importance of patient inclusion in improving healthcare education and outcomes.
Interprofessional education and simulation promote teamwork, communication, and collaboration. This study describes our implementation and evaluation of an interprofessional simulation activity for undergraduate Exercise Science students involving a complex healthcare scenario. Results from 38 participants showed high program satisfaction, increased knowledge and skills in patient-centered care, and high teamwork skill.
This workshop explores strategies for systematic and longitudinal assessment and evaluation of IPE programs, focusing on learner outcomes, collaborative skills, and program effectiveness. Participants will engage in interactive activities to design robust assessment frameworks, enhancing their ability to evaluate and refine IPE curricula to meet accreditation standards and improve educational practices.