Transdisciplinary Model and Early Intervention

Stimulating interdisciplinary collaboration among youth social workers: A scoping review

“…However, six overarching elements in different collaboration forms emerged from the analysis: (a) awareness and understanding of the other discipline; (b) communication and interaction: feedback, reflection, and evaluation; (c) team structure; (d) willingness to work together; and (e) shared responsibility/norms; and 6) mutual trust An understanding of each other's expertise, perspective, role, goal, and tasks is fundamental to collaboration. When professionals are aware of each other's tasks, they feel more connected and responsible, which positively influences team effectiveness and collaboration (Altshuler, 2013; Boyer & Thompson, ; Buljac‐Samardzic et al, ; Davidson et al, ; Groen & Jörns‐Presentati, ; Hofhuis et al, ; Lalayants, ; Phillips, ; Whiting, Scammell, & Bifulco, ). Miscommunications can arise when the role of the other person is unclear.…”

“…Openly discussing the different interests that play a role in the collaboration could lead to a more empathic attitude (Van Hattum & Van Hal, ). Some studies showed that team structure can positively influence collaboration. Team autonomy (Buljac‐Samardzic et al, ), team identity and processes (Hofhuis et al, ), and team meetings (Boyer & Thompson, ) can positively influence cohesive and complete support for youth. For example, structural team meetings can be used to work on different activities that stimulate the collaboration process, like activities that focus on learning more about the other discipline (Boyer & Thompson, ).…”

“…Team autonomy (Buljac‐Samardzic et al, ), team identity and processes (Hofhuis et al, ), and team meetings (Boyer & Thompson, ) can positively influence cohesive and complete support for youth. For example, structural team meetings can be used to work on different activities that stimulate the collaboration process, like activities that focus on learning more about the other discipline (Boyer & Thompson, ). The same applies to team leaders (Davidson et al, ; Lalayants, ); they can encourage professionals and have a positive impact on their motivation to collaborate (Davidson et al, ), suggesting that they are a vital element in team structure. An understanding of the need to work together positively influences the collaboration process of professionals (Altshuler, 2013; Boyer & Thompson, ; Davidson et al, ; Groen & Jörns‐Presentati, ; Lalayants, ; Phillips, ).…”

“…For example, structural team meetings can be used to work on different activities that stimulate the collaboration process, like activities that focus on learning more about the other discipline (Boyer & Thompson, ). The same applies to team leaders (Davidson et al, ; Lalayants, ); they can encourage professionals and have a positive impact on their motivation to collaborate (Davidson et al, ), suggesting that they are a vital element in team structure. An understanding of the need to work together positively influences the collaboration process of professionals (Altshuler, 2013; Boyer & Thompson, ; Davidson et al, ; Groen & Jörns‐Presentati, ; Lalayants, ; Phillips, ). An open attitude towards collaboration and a willingness to recognise the other professional's competence contribute to this understanding (Groen & Jörns‐Presentati, ). Feeling a shared responsibility or shared norms can positively influence the effectiveness of a collaboration (Groen & Jörns‐Presentati, ; Sinclair, ; Van Hattum & Van Hal, ).…”

“…4. An understanding of the need to work together positively influences the collaboration process of professionals (Altshuler, 2013;Boyer & Thompson, 2014;Davidson et al, 2012;Groen & Jörns-Presentati, 2014;Lalayants, 2013;Phillips, 2015 Not known whether the workshop was interactive.…”