Psychometric Properties of the German Version of the Perception of Interprofessional Collaboration Model-Questionnaire (PINCOM-Q)

Abstract

Objective: The Perception of Interprofessional Collaboration-Model Questionnaire (PINCOM-Q) measures professionals' perceptions of interprofessional collaboration in the field of child and youth mental health. The aim of this study was to validate the PINCOM-Q in a sample of German child welfare and child and youth mental health professionals. Methods:The PINCOM-Q was translated into German and its underlying factor structure was examined using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. Results and discussion:Findings from this study suggest four factors (Interprofessional Climate, Conflict, Role Expectancy and Shared Goals, and Motivation) capture the concept of perceptions of interprofessional collaboration between child welfare and child and adolescent psychiatry. Conclusion:The use of PINCOM-Q (German) can be recommended as a research tool, investigating professional groups working with children and young people with multiple and complex needs.

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“… 6. Despite a few overlapping items on information sharing, our instrument is distinct from the Perception of Interprofessional Collaboration Model-Questionnaire (PINCOM-Q; Jörns-Presentati et al, 2021), in that it focuses on the way in which professionals are received, informed, and facilitated by prison institutions, whereas the PINCOM-Q focuses on interprofessional climate, conflict, role expectancy, shared goals, and motivations. …”