Models for interprofessional collaboration

Leathard, Audrey

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“…However, effort is made to distinguish teamwork from collaboration, as the latter appears to be the most closely related concept to teamwork (Lawson 2004). These two concepts share many aspects, and this is perhaps why they have been used interchangeably in the healthcare literature (Leathard 2003). Indeed, differentiating them proved difficult.…”

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Teamwork: a concept analysis

Xyrichis

Ream

2008

Journal of Advanced Nursing

353

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Praising the value of teamwork without a common understanding of what this concept represents endangers both research into this way of working and its effective utilization in practice. The proposed definition helps reconcile discrepancies between how this concept is understood by nurses and doctors, as well as allied health professionals. A common understanding can facilitate communication in educational, research and clinical settings and is imperative for improving clarity and validity of future research.

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Teamwork: a concept analysis

Xyrichis

Ream

2008

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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274

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“…There are several similarities between the mediators identified in their model and those identified in this study, for example, ‘locality’ or co-location of collaborators. 7 8 This study identified co-location as a strategy to bypass gatekeepers and increase direct, face-to-face interaction.…”

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Qualitative study to conceptualise a model of interprofessional collaboration between pharmacists and general practitioners to support patients' adherence to medication

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ObjectivesPharmacists and general practitioners (GPs) face an increasing expectation to collaborate interprofessionally on a number of healthcare issues, including medication non-adherence. This study aimed to propose a model of interprofessional collaboration within the context of identifying and improving medication non-adherence in primary care.SettingPrimary care; Sydney, Australia.Participants3 focus groups were conducted with pharmacists (n=23) and 3 with GPs (n=22) working in primary care.Primary and secondary outcome measuresQualitative investigation of GP and pharmacist interactions with each other, and specifically around supporting their patients’ medication adherence. Audio-recordings were transcribed verbatim and transcripts thematically analysed using a combination of manual and computer coding.Results3 themes pertaining to interprofessional collaboration were identified (1) frequency, (2) co-collaborators and (3) nature of communication which included 2 subthemes (method of communication and type of communication). While the frequency of interactions was low, the majority were conducted by telephone. Interactions, especially those conducted face-to-face, were positive. Only a few related to patient non-adherence. The findings are positioned within contemporary collaborative theory and provide an accessible introduction to models of interprofessional collaboration.ConclusionsThis work highlighted that successful collaboration to improve medication adherence was underpinned by shared paradigmatic perspectives and trust, constructed through regular, face-to-face interactions between pharmacists and GPs.

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“…Funding for interprofessional education must increase, as when professionals engage in a process of learning from and about each other, positive stereotypes and relations are more likely to be fostered, which in turn may enhance the promotion of collaborative practices (WHO, 1988;Carpenter, 1995;Leathard, 2003). Organisational structures and strategies such as rewards systems must be aligned if team functioning is to be sustained, and training needs to be provided to enable healthcare professionals to gain the knowledge and skills required for effective teamworking.…”

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“…Indeed, the terms 'multiprofessional', 'interdisciplinary' and 'multidisciplinary', are often used interchangeably in the literature (Payne, 2000;Leathard, 2003). 'Collaboration' is a complex phenomenon that is vaguely defined and inappropriately used, both in research and practice settings (Henneman et al, 1995).…”

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What fosters or prevents interprofessional teamworking in primary and community care? A literature review

Xyrichis

Lowton

2008

International Journal of Nursing Studies

448

451

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Background: The increase in prevalence of long-term conditions in Western societies, with the subsequent need for non-acute quality patient healthcare, has brought the issue of collaboration between health professionals to the fore. Within primary care, it has been suggested that multidisciplinary teamworking is essential to develop an integrated approach to promoting and maintaining the health of the population whilst improving service effectiveness. Although it is becoming widely accepted that no single discipline can provide complete care for patients with a long-term condition, in practice, interprofessional working is not always achieved.Objectives: This review aimed to explore the factors that inhibit or facilitate interprofessional teamworking in primary and community care settings, in order to inform development of multidisciplinary working at the turn of the century.Design: A comprehensive search of the literature was undertaken using a variety of approaches to identify appropriate literature for inclusion in the study. The selected articles used both qualitative and quantitative research methods.Findings: Following a thematic analysis of the literature, two main themes emerged that had an impact on interprofessional teamworking: team structure and team processes.Within these two themes, six categories were identified: team premises; team size and composition; organisational support; team meetings; clear goals and objectives; and audit. The complex nature of interprofessional teamworking in primary care meant that despite teamwork being an efficient and productive way of achieving goals and results, several barriers exist that hinder its potential from becoming fully exploited; implications and recommendations for practice are discussed.Conclusions: These findings can inform development of current best practice, although further research needs to be conducted into multidisciplinary teamworking at both the team and organisation level, to ensure that enhancement and maintenance of teamwork leads to an improved quality of healthcare provision. Key words:Community care; Interprofessional care; Multidisciplinary teams; Primary care; Review; Teamworking Key pointsWhat is already known about the topic? The increase in prevalence of long-term conditions requires an integrated approach to promoting and maintaining population health, whilst improving service effectiveness. Interprofessional working is not always achieved in delivery of healthcare services; this may be due to a variety of reasons.

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Models for interprofessional collaboration

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Teamwork: a concept analysis

Teamwork: a concept analysis

Qualitative study to conceptualise a model of interprofessional collaboration between pharmacists and general practitioners to support patients' adherence to medication

What fosters or prevents interprofessional teamworking in primary and community care? A literature review

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