“…The consequences that positively influence the patient are the most commonly noted; described as enhancement of patient care or enhancement of the quality of patient care (Lindeke & Sieckert, 2005;Mizrahi & Abramson, 2000;Vazirani et al, 2005;Yeager, 2005). The achievement of this outcome is often recognized as an increased standard of patient care and improved patient outcomes (Baggs et al, 2004;Dechairo-Marino, Jordan-Marsh, Traiger, & Saulo, 2001;Disch, 2001;Freeth, 2001). An enhanced coordination of services through interdisciplinary collaboration is noted to benefit patients by preventing fragmentation of care and promoting a more holistic approach by healthcare providers (Atwal & Caldwell, 2005;Lindeke & Block, 2001).…”