IPE Publications and Presentations

Peer Reviewed Publications

American Occupational Therapy Association. (2022). Importance of interprofessional education for occupational therapy. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 76(Suppl. 3), 7613410250. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2022.76S3007  [Authors:  Coker-Bolt, P., Doherty, R.F., Doll, J., James, L., Keehn, A., Piernik-Yoder, & Zakrajsek, A.G.]

Brooks, J., Fox, D. P., Okagbue-Reaves, J., & Lukomski, A. (2009). Best practices for an interdisciplinary team-taught course. Educational Gerontology, 35(9), 818-830. https://doi.org/10.1080/03601270902821350

Gower, D., Kachaturoff, M., & Caboral-Stevens, M. Digital Experience Among Faculty and Students in One Midwest University, Education Journal. Volume 12, Issue 3, May 2023 , pp. 92-98. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.edu.20231203.12

Graves, J., Roche, R., Washington, V., & Sonnega, J. (2020). Assessing and improving students’  collaborative skills using a mental health simulation: A pilot study. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 1-4. https://doi.org/10.1080/13561820.2020.1763277

Hoffman, J.L., & Cowdery, J.E. (2022). Interprofessional education and collaboration in public health: A multidisciplinary health professions IPE project. Journal of Public Health: From Theory to Practice. 30(5), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10389-020-01381-1

Hoffman, J.L., & Cowdery, J.E. (2020). Interprofessional collaboration in public health. Nursing Education Perspectives, 42(1), 46-48. http://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000000591

Hughesdon, K., Zakrajsek, A., Washington, V.L., Seurynck, K., Myler, L., & Holt, S.  (2023).  Interprofessional simulation with nursing and occupational therapy students: Comparing a virtual and in-person event, Journal of Interprofessional Education & Practice, 32https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xjep.2023.100660

Saldanha, K., Myler, L. & Seurynck, K.(2022). Building interpersonal care teamwork skills in a virtual IPE simulation event, Social Work with Groups. 45(1). 39-45.  https://doi.org/10.1080/01609513.2020.1859073

Seurynck, K.M., Myler, L.A. and Argeros, G., (2021). Answering the Call for Interprofessional Education using a Large-Scale Simulation, Interprofessional Practice and Education, 4 (2), eP. 2166  http://doi.org/10.7710/2641-1148.2166

Washington, V. L., Zakrajsek, A., Myler, L., Seurynck, K., Holt, S., & Scazzero, J. (2022). Blending interprofessional education and simulation learning: A mixed-methods study of an interprofessional learning experience with nursing and occupational therapy students. Journal of interprofessional care, 36(2). 276-281. https://doi.org/10.1080/13561820.2021.1897552

Zakrajsek, A., & Schuster, E. (2018). Situated learning and interprofessional education: an educational strategy using an apprenticeship model to develop research skills for practice. Health and Interprofessional Practice, 3(3), 1-11. https://hipe-pub.org/articles/10.7710/2159-1253.1147

Peer-reviewed Presentations and Posters

National and International Presentations

Fox, D.P. & Mortier, T. (2023, March 30-April 1).  Interprofessional education: Blood collection teaching intervention for RN-BSN students improving patient care. Nursing Education Research Conference. Washington D.C. 

Graves, J. & Pandey (2022, August 20-22). Using IPE Simulation for Social Work and Business Students in Non-healthcare settings in the Era of COVID. Nexus Summit 2022. Minneapolis, MN.

Graves, J. & Washington, V. (2017, August 21-23).Assessing and Improving Students’ Collaborative Skills Using a Mental Health Simulation: A Pilot Study, NEXUS Summit 2017, Minneapolis, MN. 

Karshin, C., Seurynck, K. & Hutchins-Wiese, H. (2017, Oct. 20-23). Small Changes, Big Impact.  Integrating Interprofessional Education (IPE) for Student Success, Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo, Chicago, Ill.

Myler, L., & Seurynck, K. (2024, January 23). Engaging Simulation Faculty in Professional Development:   Examples and Tips for Faculty at All Levels. International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH). San Diego, CA.

Myler, L., & Seurynck, K. (2022, June 15-18).  Postpartum hemorrhage and depression:  Innovative ways to adapt to changing times.  International Nursing Association of Clinical and Simulation Learning Conference 2022. Milwaukee, WI.  

Myler, L., Seurynck, K. & Brooks, H. (2019, January 26-30).  Faculty Development in Simulation:  Innovative Ways to Engage Novice to Expert Faculty.  International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH). San Antonio, TX.

Seurynck, K., & Myler, L. (2024, January 24). Large Scale Virtual Event focusing on Patients presenting their Interprofessional Care Experience as an Exemplar of Excellence.  International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH).  San Diego, CA

Seurynck, K., & Myler, L. (2023, September 27).  Excellence in Interprofessional Practice:  A Case Study. Virtual Nexus Summit 2023: Working Together for Impact.

Seurynck, K. & Myler, L. (2021, June). Providing Meaningful Simulations Experiences in a Virtual Time. International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL). Denver, CO. 

Seurynck, K., Myler, L., Zakrajsek, A., Washington, V., Holt (2019, January 26-30).  Help! I Fell and Hit my Head! An IPE  Simulation with Mental Health Nursing and Occupational Therapy Students.  International Meeting on Simulation in Health Care (IMSH). San Antonio, TX.

Seurynck, K. & Myler, L. (2017, June 24). Scripted debrief:  Promoting instructor excellence. International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL), Washington, D.C.

Zakrajsek, A., Pernecky, S., Bellers, D., & Barragan, C., (2020, August 23-26). Cultivating Interprofessional Collaboration Through Campus-help Older Adult Wellness Fair.  NEXUS Summit 2020. Minneapolis, MN. 

National Posters

Beattie, W., CPO, FAAOP, Marterella, A., Ph.D., OTR L and Fedel, F., MS, CES. (2016, April 26-29). Pilot Interprofessional Education Clinical Experience Between Orthotics and Prosthetics and Occupational Therapy Students. 42nd Academy Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. Orlando, FL.

Harten, A.C., Kellman-Fritz, J., Kret, L., Lewis, C., Lindquist, J., Mortier, T., Myler, L., Peterson, J., Seurynck, K., & Walters, B. (2017, October 18-20). Promoting Communication and Quality of Care through Interprofessional Simulation. Annual conference of the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions, San Antonio, TX.

Marterella, A., Ph.D., OTR L, Beattie, W., CPO, FAAOP and Fedel, F., MS, CES. (2016, April 7-10). Piloting an Interprofessional Education Project with Occupational Therapy and Orthotics-Prosthetics Students. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Chicago, IL. 

Marterella, A., Ph.D., OTR L and Edwards, B. (2016. April 7-10). Interprofessional Education and Practice: Understanding Exposure, Immersion and Mastery of Core Competencies. The American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Chicago, IL.

Mihalko, Beverly, Ph.D., MPH. (2015, June 10-14). A Pandemic Influenza Tabletop Exercise: Lessons Learned from an Innovative IPE Project.  Association for University Professors in Health Administration (AUPHA). Miami, FL.. 

Myler, L. & Seurynck, K., (2017, June 21-24). Large scale simulation: Where to begin? International Association of Simulation and Clinical Learning Conference. Washington, D.C.

Wladkowski, Stephanie, MSW, Ph.D., Lindquist, Jacob, MSOP, CPO. (2016, Nov. 3-6 ). Advancing Collaborative Practice Through Social Work Education. Presented at the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) 62nd Annual Program Meeting in Atlanta, GA. 

Zakrajsek, A., Washington, V., Holt, S., Seurynck, K., & Myler, L. (2019, March 7-9.). A Perfect Pairing: Utilizing Standardized Patient Simulation & Interprofessional Education Learning Experiences With Occupational Therapy and Nursing Students. National Academy of Practice in Speech Language Pathology (NAP):  Annual Meeting and Forum. Arlington, VA.

Regional Posters and Presentations

Graves, J. and Washington, V., (2017, Sept.) Assessing and Improving Students’ Collaborative Skills Using a Mental Health Simulation: A Pilot Study [Poster] 2018 Midwest Interprofessional Practice, Education and Research Center (MIPERC). Grand Rapids, MI

Hoffman, J.L., & Cowdery, J.E. (2019, Sept.). Interprofessional Education and Collaboration in Public Health: A Multidisciplinary Health Professions IPE Project [Podium Presentation]. 2019 Midwest Interprofessional Practice, Education, and Research Center (MIPERC) Conference, Grand Rapids, MI.

Hoffman, J.L., & Cowdery, J.E. (2018, Sept.). Community Health Nursing and Health Education- It’s a Win-Win! [Oral Presentation]  2018 Midwest Interprofessional Practice, Education, and Research Center (MIPERC) Conference, Grand Rapids, MI. 

Lindquist, J., Myler, L., Seurynck, K. (2018, April 11-14). Interprofessional Simulation Training Involving Masters of Prosthetics Students at Eastern Michigan University. [Poster] Annual Conference of  the Association of Children’s Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics, Grand Rapids, MI.

Mihalko, B., Shetron-Rama, L., &  Green-Weir R. (2015, October) An Innovative Approach to Engage Students in Problem-Based Interprofessional Learning (IPBL). [Oral Presentation]Lilly Conference: Evidence Based College Teaching and Learning. Traverse City, MI. 

Myler, L., Seurynck, K., Lindquist, J. & Brooks, H. (2020, Sept.).  Establishing the P’s in Interprofessional Education (IPE):  Partnerships, Processes and Procedures for Excellence. [Oral Presentation] Midwest Interprofessional Practice, Education and Research Conference (MIPERC), Grand Rapids, MI.

Myler, L., Seurynck, K. & Brooks, H. (2019, Sept.). The Journey to a Perfect Partnership: Academic and Community Success in Interprofessional Education. [Poster]  2019 Midwest Interprofessional Practice, Education and Research Conference. Grand Rapids, MI.

Myler, L. & Seurynck, K. (2017, Sept.).  Promoting safety through interprofessional education and practice.  Evidence Based Practice Conference: Championing a Culture of Safety for our Patients [Oral Presentation], Our Practice and Ourselves. Ann Arbor, MI.

Myler, L., Seurynck, K., Peterson, J., & Gossett-Zakrajsek, A. (2016). Benefits and Challenges of Implementing Interprofessional Simulations Across the Curriculum [Poster], 2016 Midwest Interprofessional Practice, Education and Research Center Conference. Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI.

Myler, L., Seurynck, K., Walters, B., Kellman-Fritz, J. & Lindquist, J. (September, 2015). Collaboration and Quality of Care Through Interdisciplinary Simulation. [Poster] 2015 Midwest Interprofessional Practice, Education and Research Conference, Grand Rapids, MI.

Seurynck, K., Myler, L., & Brooks, H. (2020, September). Use of a Simulation to Improve Student’s Performance in a Mock Code. [Oral Presentation] Midwest Interprofessional Practice, Education and Research Conference (MIPERC), Grand Rapids, MI.

Seurynck, K., Myler, L., Hopkins, H., & Moynihan, V. (2019, September).  Controlling crisis collaboratively: Creating a sustainable interprofessional postpartum hemorrhage simulation. [Oral Presentation] Midwest Interprofessional Practice, Education and Research Conference, Grand Rapids. MI.

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