Related Experiment Videos
Commentary: collaboration in pediatric primary care: a pediatrician's view.
1University of Massachusetts School of Medicine, USA. ellen.perrin@banyan.ummed.edu
Journal of Pediatric Psychology
|November 11, 1999
Summary
Pediatricians and psychologists can better serve children and families by collaborating in practice teams. This integrated approach enhances professional education, clinical care, community links, and research on child development and difficulties.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Pediatrics
- Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics
Background:
- Increasing societal complexity presents vast needs for children and families.
- Neither pediatricians nor psychologists can fully meet these needs independently.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose an ideal model for collaboration between pediatricians and psychologists.
- To outline the benefits and components of integrated practice teams.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual model development.
- Literature synthesis on interdisciplinary care.
Main Results:
- An integrated model involves pediatricians and psychologists working in practice teams.
- Developmental-behavioral pediatricians can serve as consultants within these teams.
Conclusions:
- Effective collaboration is essential to meet the complex needs of children and families.
- Integrated teams can improve professional education, clinical care, community liaisons, and research.