Scholarly Publications and Presentations
Introduction
Scholarship focused on interprofessional education and interprofessional collaborative practice (ICP) is central to advancing CAIPPER’s strategic goals and continuous improvement. CAIPPER highlights UIC's faculty and staff scholarship that focuses on ICP and learning experiences that improve ICP knowledge, skills and outcomes. Featured accomplishments will include peer reviewed and invited publications and presentations, and grants.
Please submit your scholarly accomplishments using the link below to provide information about any work that focuses on interprofessional collaborative practice (ICP) or learning experience that improve ICP competence.
This spring semester, we have spotlighted a new publication, "Transformative interprofessional education and campus community partnerships to prepare the health professions workforce for advancing health equity" by Dr. Memoona Hasnain, Dr. Valerie Gruss, Dr. Michael J. Koronkowski, Dr. Sonia Oyola, Dr. Susan M. Walsh, Dr. Steven Andes, Khatija Noorullah, Kanwal Haque.
Featured Publication
This article, Transformative interprofessional education and campus community partnerships to prepare the health professions workforce for advancing health equity, describes the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Interprofessional Approaches to Health Disparities” (IAHD), an interprofessional course designed to prepare UIC health professions students to advance health equity through campus–community partnerships. Findings highlight the course as a scalable model for preparing a collaborative, equity‑focused health workforce.
Authors include: Dr. Memoona Hasnain (Medicine), Dr. Valerie Gruss (Nursing) Dr. Michael J. Koronkowski (Pharmacy), Dr. Sonia Oyola, Dr. Susan M. Walsh (Nursing), Dr. Steven Andes (Public Health), Khatija Noorullah (Dentistry), and Kanwal Haque (Family and Community Medicine).
Selected IPE Publications from UIC Faculty and Staff
Publications
2025
- Kilroy, S., Marks, B., Sawyer, K. M., Vanderzwan, K., Karczmar, C., Koronkowski, M., & Brown, B. P. (2025). Utilizing simulation-enhanced interprofessional education to identify differences in healthcare students’ collaborative practice behaviors: A mixed method study. Nurse Education Today, 147, 106569. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2025.106569
- CareQuest Institute for Oral Health. Transforming Oral Health Care Through Interprofessional Education: A Review and Recommendations (White Paper). Boston, MA: April 2025. DOI: 10.35565/CQI.2025.2002. Copyright © 2025 CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, Inc.
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Dr. Sobia Bilal, Dr. Linda M. Kaste and Dr. Scott Tomar, all faculty from the UIC College of Dentistry, were contributors to the White Paper.
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2024
- Vanderzwan, K., Stephens, K., Preissner, K., & Kilroy, S. (2024). Simulated interprofessional handoff among nursing and occupational therapy students: Determining students’ self-efficacy for collaborative practice. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 97, 101637. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2024.101637
2023
- Burt, L., Clark, L., & Park, C. (2023). Stronger together: Learner reactions on a team-based, Interprofessional First Death Simulation Experience. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 38(1), 95–103. https://doi.org/10.1080/13561820.2023.2232408
2021
- Dommaraju, SR., Gordon Rivera, S., Rocha, E., Bicknell, S., Loizzo, D., Mohammed, A., Rajan, P., Seballos, A., Datta, A., Ahmed, R., Krishnan, JA., Keehn, M. Rationale and design of the Health Professional Students at the University of Illinois Chicago (HOLISTIC) Cohort Study medRxiv 2021.11.12.21266272; https://doi.org/10.1101/2021.11.12.21266272
- Rosenberger, Kelly D., Olson, Heidi, MacDowell, Martin, Gruss, Valerie,. (2021). Using IPEC pedagogy to transform the future rural advanced practice nursing workforce. JNEP Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, 11(10), 1.
2020
- Durham ML, Town E. Interprofessional Student Quality Improvement Project in a Federally Qualified Health Center. J Nurs Educ. 2020 Oct 1;59(10):585-588. doi: 10.3928/01484834-20200921-09. PMID: 33002166.
2018
- Monahan, L., Sparbel, K., Heinschel, J., Rugen, K. W., & Rosenberger, K. (2018). Medical and pharmacy students shadowing advanced practice nurses to develop interprofessional competencies. Applied Nursing Research, 39, 103-108. 10.1016/j.apnr.2017.11.012
2017
- Brocksieck, A., Sparbel, K., Doerschug, K., & Barr, R. (2017). Interprofessional Education to Develop Collaborative Practice Competencies in an Intensive Care Unit. Manuscript submitted for publication.
- Hasnain, M., Parikh, P., Nagaraj, N.C. (Eds). The Health of South Asians in the United States: An Evidence-based Guide for Policy and Program Development. CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, London and New York. 2017. Print and eBook.
- Hasnain, M., Gruss, V., Keehn, M., Peterson, E., Valenta, A. L., & Kottorp, A. (January 27, 2017). Development and validation of a tool to assess self-efficacy for competence in interprofessional collaborative practice. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 31, 2, 255-262.
- Monahan, L. Sparbel, K., Heinschel, J., Rugen, K., & Rosenberger, K. (2017). Medical and pharmacy students shadowing advanced practice nurses to develop interprofessional competencies. Manuscript submitted for publication.
- O’Rourke, J., & Brown, B. (2017, March). Introducing the interprofessional education collaborative competency domains through a dentistry and nursing partnership. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 13(3), 102-105. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2016.11.005
2016
- Brown, B.P., O’Rourke, J. & Koerber, A. Problem 4: how do we master institutional barriers? In Problems and Solutions for Interprofessional Education in North American Dental Schools (2016) Dent Clin N Am 60(4): 811-824
- Haufman, L.B. Henshaw, M.N. Brown, B.P. & Calabrese, J.M. Oral Health and Interprofessional Collaborative Practice: Examples of the Team Approach to Geriatric Care (2016) Dent Clin N Am 60 (4): 879-890
2015
- Dow, A., Reising, D., Peyre, S., Zomorodi, M., Hanyok, L., van Schaik, S., Karpa, K., Colson, E., Hasnain, M., Day, L., Beard, K., Willgerodt, M., Julion, W., Madigosky, W., Thibault, G. Is it time for an interprofessional society? Journal of Interprofessional Education and Practice. Epub September 25, 2015. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.xjep.2015.08.001.
Peer-Reviewed Presentations
2021
- Peterson, E., Keehn, M., Hasnain, M., Gruss, V., Kottorp, A. Comparison of Self-efficacy in Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Among Health Care Sciences Students Reveals Value of Profession-Specific Interprofessional Programming. COTEC–ENOTHE Congress (Online), September 2021.
- Shah, A., Keehn, M., Kilroy, S., Tozer, C., Thorlton, J. Survey of DNP Student Experience in Interprofessional Education and Practice. NEXUS Summit 2021. Minneapolis, MN, October 2021.
2019
- Smith, L., Faris, K., Congdon, H., Daulton, B., Fitzgerald, M., Keehn, M.T., Najjar, G., Sick, B., Weber, Z., Gross, M. IPE and IPP Big 10 Collaboration: The Time is Right. Collaborating Across Borders VII, Indianapolis, IN, October 2019.
2018
- Kottorp, A., Keehn, M., Hasnain, M., Gruss, V., Peterson, E. Validation of a Scale to Measure Self-Efficacy in Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Among Health Care Science Students. AOTA Conference 2018.
- Tozer, C., Gruss, V., Keehn, M. Impact of an Interprofessional Education Immersion Experience on Undergraduate Nursing Students, Graduate Nursing Students and Third Year Medical Students. IPE and Collaborative Practice Scholarship Symposium, Chicago, IL, April 27, 2018.
2017
- Barnes, S., Berg-Weger, M., Emery, E., Golden, R., et al. Best Practices for Integrating Geriatrics into Primary Care. ASA Meeting, Chicago, IL, March 2017.
- Anderson, R.A., Sparbel, K., Barr, R., & Doerschug, K. (2017, April). Electronic Medical Record Tool to Improve Interprofessional Communication and Outcomes related to Early Mobility in the Intensive Care Unit. Poster presentation at Midwest Nursing Research Society Annual Research Conference, Minneapolis, MN.
- Anderson, R.A., Sparbel, K., Barr, R., Doerschug, K. Electronic Medical Record Tool to Improve Inter-Professional Communication and Outcomes related to Early Mobility in the ICU. University of Iowa EBP Conference, Iowa City, IA, May 2017.
- Brocksieck, A., Sparbel, K., Doerschug, K., Barr, R. Interprofessional Education to Develop Collaborative Practice Competencies in an ICU. University of Iowa EBP Conference, Iowa City, IA, May 2017.
- Gruss, V., Hasnain, M., Koronkowski, M.J., Baccellieri, A. Transforming Healthcare with Mobile Devices: A “Dementia Guide” App for Persons with Dementia and Caregivers. AGS Meeting, San Antonio, TX, May 2017.
- Gruss, V., Hasnain, M., Koronkowski, M.J., Baccellieri, A. Connecting the Dots: Participatory Health Education and Empowerment Program with Older Adults. AGS Meeting, San Antonio, TX, May 2017.
- Hasnain, M., Gruss, V., Koronkowski, M.J., Peterson, E., Baccellieri, A. Transforming Health Professions Education to Build the Interprofessional Primary Care Geriatrics Workforce. AGS Meeting, San Antonio, TX, May 2017.
- Borgers, F., Keehn, M.T., Rivero, R. Creating a Six-State Interprofessional HIV/AIDS Certification Program. NEXUS Summit, Minneapolis, MN, August 2017.
- Zomorodi, M., Dow, A., Collins, L., Hanyok, L.A., Madigosky, W.S. Making it Stick: Transformational Leadership to Successfully Implement and Sustain Interprofessional Innovations. Collaborating Across Borders VI, Banff, Alberta, October 2017.
2016
- Brown, B.P., O’Rourke, J. Meeting IPEC Core Competencies Through a Dentistry and Nursing Partnership. ADEA Annual Session, Denver, CO, March 2016.
- Tozer CM, Gruss, V., Hacker, E. Keehn, M. “The Effect of an Interprofessional Education Experience on Nursing Students’ and Medical Students’ Perceived Knowledge/Understanding of the Roles of Health Care Disciplines,” UIC-CON DNP Student Representative, Midwest Nursing Research Society, Annual Meeting; Milwaukee WI. March, 2016
- Monahan, L., Sparbel, K., Heinschel, J., Rosenberger, K. & Rugen, K. (2016, April). A mentored APN experience to develop interprofessional role competencies for medical and pharmacy students. Poster presentation at Stateline Nurses Network Nurses Expo 2016: Putting the pieces together, Rockford, IL. Award received for best EBP poster.
- Peterson, E., Kottorp, A., Gruss, V., Keehn, M., Valenta, A., Hasnain, M. Development and Psychometric Testing of a New Instrument Assessing Self-efficacy in Ability to Function Collaboratively in Interprofessional Teams. 2016 – Council of Occupational Therapists for European Countries (COTEC) and European Network of Occupational Therapy in Higher Education (ENOTHE) Joint Congress, Galway, Ireland. June, 2016
- Hasnain, M. (July 2016) Optimizing Interprofessional Education by Bridging the Gap between Theory and Evidence. The Network: Towards Unity for Health 2016 Annual Conference. Shenyang, China. July 2016
- Brown, B.P., O’Rourke, J. Values-based Collaborative Learning Through a Dentistry and Nursing Partnership. ATBH VIII, Oxford, UK, Sept. 6–9, 2016.
- Hasnain, M., Karpa, K. Optimizing Interprofessional Education by Bridging the Gap between Theory and Evidence. All together Better Health (ATBH) VIII. The 8th International Conference on Interprofessional Practice and Education. Hosted jointly by Oxford Brookes University, Centre for Advancement of Interprofessional Education (CAIPE) and University of Oxford. Oxford, England. September 2016.
- Gruss, V. Interprofessional Teamwork: Special Considerations in Working with Vulnerable Populations. UIC, December 1, 2016.
2015
- Adams-Wynn, A., O’Rourke, J., Ecklund, M. Engaging APN Students in Interprofessional Education Leadership. Interprofessional Health Summit, April 2015.
- Adams-Wynn, A., Gruss, V., Ecklund, M., Steffen, A. Interprofessional Teams: The Role of a Student’s Culture on Attitudes and Readiness. Western Institute of Nursing Conference. April 2015.
- Prater, V., Moreno, F., Alston, S. HIM Students Join Emergency Room Interdisciplinary Team. AHIMA Faculty Dev. Institute, July 2015.
- Hasnain, M., Dow, A., Hanyok, L., Karpa, K.D., Peyre, S.E. (Josiah Macy Faculty Scholars). Bridging the Gap: Lessons from Theory and Evidence for Building Effective Interprofessional Education. Collaborating Across Borders (CAB) V, Roanoke, VA. September 2015
- Sefton, M. & Hasnain, M. Advancing Interprofessional Education and clinical expertise for health professions: Tips of optimizing the office-based clinical rotation experience. Poster presentation at Collaborating Across Borders V Conference. September 2015.
- Adams-Wynn, A., O’Rourke, J. Lessons Learned: IP Simulation Teamwork at the College of Nursing. ISAAPN Midwest Conference, October 2015.
- Tozer, C., Gruss, V., Hacker, E., Keehn, M. The Effect of an Interprofessional Education Immersion Experience. ISAAPN Midwest Conference, Naperville, IL, October 2015.
- Wickham, G.P., Anderson, R., Eberle, J., et al. 3D Camera Technology Pilot. AAMC Central GEA Meeting, 2015.
- Wickham, G.P., Liberio, N., Aiyer, M.K. (2015). Rounding Simulations to Prepare M3s for Attending Presentations in Three Distinct Environments – Inpatient Medicine, Ambulatory Clinic and Pediatric Family Centered Rounds. AAMC Central Group on Educational Affairs Annual Meeting, Columbus, Ohio.
Invited Presentations
2017
- Hasnain, M., Gruss, V., Perry, L.A., Ansal, A. Transforming Health Professions Education and Practice in Geriatric Primary Care: The ENGAGE-IL Journey. 12th Annual DFM Scholarship Day, University of Illinois at Chicago, May 24, 2017.
2016
- Gruss, V. Interprofessional Education and Collaboration “Building Leaders” series, The Road Less Travelled: Primary Care Geriatrics. University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, September 8, 2016.
2015
- Hasnain, M. Transforming Health Disparities through Interprofessional Education, Research and Service. IAMSE Spring Series Webinar on Interprofessional Education, March 26, 2015.
Externally Funded Grants
- HIV Interprofessional Education Project (HIPEP). University of Illinois at Chicago Midwest Aids Training & Education Center. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), 2015-2019. Patrick Tranmer P.I.,R. Rivera, M. Keehn, F. Borgers. $1,070,814.
- ENGAGE-IL (ENhancement of Geriatric Care for All through TraininG and Empowerment: An InterprofessionaLImperative)(HRSA), Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP), 2015-2018. Valerie Gruss, Co-P.I., Memoona Hasnain, Co-P.I. $2,500,000.
- John A. Hartford Foundation, Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program Coordinating Center (GWEP-CC), 9/01/2017–8/31/2018. Memoona Hasnain, P.I., Valerie Gruss, Co-P.I. $7,500,
- Extending Medicine-Pharmacy-Advanced Practice Nursing Rural Health Interprofessional Education Initiative in Illinois, 2017. Telligen Community Initiative, Kelly Rosenberger, P.I., Kathleen Sparbel, Co-P.I. $50,000.
- Interprofessional Education to Train Health Professions Students to Address Health Disparities Centers APTR Interprofessional Prevention Education Institute Evaluation, 9/1/2015–8/31/2016. Memoona Hasnain, P.I. $4,000.
- Advanced Nursing Education Grant Advancing Interprofessional Education and Clinical Expertise using Technology Initiatives in Advanced Practice Nursing, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), (2012-2015). Jean Berry, P.I., Kathleen Sparbel, Co-P.I., Valerie Gruss, Co- P.I. $980,000.
- An Interdisciplinary Service Learning Experience to Prepare Tomorrow’s Health Care Professionals. Association for Prevention Teaching and Research, 2007-2009. Memoona Hasnain, P.I. $10,700
- Longitudinal Team-based Interprofessional Education to Care for Special Needs Populations. Macy Faculty Scholars Program, Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation. Grant # MFS13-01, Memoona Hasnain, P.I. $280,000.
Internally Funded Grants
- Simulated Interprofessional Handoff: Determining students’ self-efficacy for collaborative practice. IPE Seed Funding Grant. Kathryn Vanderzwan, PI, 2023-2024, $21, 926.
- First Death: Building Resilience through Interprofessional Simulation. IPE Seed Funding Grant. Leah Burt, PI, 2022-2023, $30,000.
- Simulated Interprofessional Education: Understanding Health Care Students’ Perceptions of Caring for Complex Need Patients in Underserved Communities. IPE Seed Funding Grant. Susan Kilroy, PI. 2022-2023, $14,586.
- Development of a Digital Video Library for Team-Based, Patient-Centered Interprofessional Education. University of Illinois at Chicago Teaching Excellence Review Committee Curriculum and Instruction Grant. Mitchell, C., Gruss, V., Keehn, M. Peterson, E., & Valenta, A. 2013-2014. $7,539.
- Development of Community Patient-Centered Interprofessional Education. Illinois-Area Health Education Center. Linda Chang, P.I. $30,000.
Multimedia
- Sefton, M.G., Sparbel, K., Tadda, B. Tips for Preceptors Facilitating an Interprofessional Office-based Clinical Rotation Experience. National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF). 2015.
- ENGAGE-IL Online Accredited Learning in Interprofessional Geriatrics (OALIG), 32 module program, available at engageil.com. Gruss V and Hasnain M (editors)