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Evaluating Interprofessional Team Performance: A Faculty Rater Tool, Christopher Forest, Désirée A. Lie, Sae Byul (Sarah) Ma
Evaluating Interprofessional Team Performance: A Faculty Rater Tool, Christopher Forest, Désirée A. Lie, Sae Byul (Sarah) Ma
Christopher Forest
Introduction: Reliable team assessment has become a priority because of growing emphasis on
interprofessional education and team-based care. Objective rating scales are needed to evaluate
interprofessional student teams and individuals and provide real-time feedback. Methods: In response to
a need for behavioral rating scales, we modified the McMaster-Ottawa Scale from a 9-point to a 3-point
scale and added descriptive behavioral anchors to define three levels of competency (i.e., below, at, and
above expected). This modification is intended to provide consistent rating of individuals and teams in
patient settings. We then developed a demonstration video using actors representing four professions to …