Generating the Data for Analyzing the Effects of Interprofessional Teams for Improving Triple Aim Outcomes

Avoiding One and Done

“…IPE holds promise to advance the Triple Aim, improving the experience of people and care of populations while reducing the price of care (Berwick et al, 2008); the Quadruple Aim, improving the experience of providers (Bodenheimer & Sinsky, 2014) and increasing resilience and retention of the healthcare workforce (Advisory Committee on Interdisciplinary, Community-Based Linkages [ACICBL], 2019); and the Quintuple Aim, focusing on achieving health equity (Itchhaporia, 2021), which translates as social justice in health (see Figure 2). While progress is being made in research supporting the value of IPE, the use of standardized, validated instruments and pooled data tied to Triple and Quadruple Aim outcomes demonstrating the science of interprofessional teams is a critical strategy to sustain IPE initiatives (Brandt et al, 2014;Lutfiyya et al, 2017) and advance the Quintuple Aim. Ultimately, while a promising and popular initiative, IPE requires evidence to survive.…”

“…Ultimately, while a promising and popular initiative, IPE requires evidence to survive. 2019), national data collection strategies (Lutfiyya et al, 2017), and coordination by the National Center to advance and sustain IPE nationally with academic, practice, policy, and research leaders. Barriers to IPE continue to exist in the form of reimbursement mechanisms.…”