title: Development and pilot testing of the collaborative practice assessment tool.
abstract: Collaborative practice is receiving increased attention as a model of healthcare delivery that positively influences the effectiveness and efficiency of patient care while improving the work environment of healthcare providers. The collaborative practice assessment tool (CPAT) was developed from the literature to enable interprofessional teams to assess their collaborative practice. The CPAT survey included 56 items across nine domains including: mission and goals; relationships; leadership; role responsibilities and autonomy; communication; decision-making and conflict management; community linkages and coordination; perceived effectiveness and patient involvement; in addition to three open-ended questions. The tool was developed for use in a variety of settings involving a diversity of healthcare providers with the aim of helping teams to identify professional development needs and corresponding educational interventions. The results of two pilot tests indicated that the CPAT is a valid and reliable tool for assessing levels of collaborative practice within teams. This article describes the development of the tool, the pilot testing and validation process, as well as limitations of the tool.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Health Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Corinne
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Schroder
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Medves
authors.forename: Margo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Paterson
authors.forename: Vaughan
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Byrnes
authors.forename: Christine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Chapman
authors.forename: Anne
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: O'Riordan
authors.forename: Deborah
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Pichora
authors.forename: Carly
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kelly
mesh_terms: D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D009864:Ontario; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010865:Pilot Projects; D015203:Reproducibility of Results