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Collaborative practice in a global health context: Common themes from developed and developing countries.

Sharon Mickan1, Steven J Hoffman, Louise Nasmith

  • 1Oxford Brookes University, School of Health and Social Care, Oxford, UK. sharon.mickan@dphpc.ox.ac.uk

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This World Health Organization study highlights that effective collaborative practice in healthcare requires strong political frameworks, interprofessional education, and teamworking. Systematizing collaborative practice globally necessitates shared governance and common patient records for efficient interprofessional teams.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • International Health
  • Primary Health Care

Background:

  • The World Health Organization (WHO) identified a need for global clarification on collaborative practice.
  • Existing interpretations of collaborative practice vary significantly worldwide.
  • A common understanding is needed to inform an international Framework for Action.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore common themes of collaborative practice globally.
  • To clarify the nature, importance, and systematization strategies for collaborative practice.
  • To inform the development of an international Framework for Action.

Main Methods:

  • A multiple case study design was employed.
  • Ten case studies were collected from primary health care organizations across ten countries, representing all six WHO regions.
  • Key informants from selected organizations completed the case studies.

Main Results:

  • Collaborative practice was described globally, with a shared emphasis on its importance.
  • Key themes included the need for strong political frameworks supporting interprofessional education and teamworking.
  • Practical elements for efficient interprofessional health care teams involve shared clinical pathways and common patient records.

Conclusions:

  • Systematizing collaborative practice requires supportive political frameworks, including shared governance and enabling legislation.
  • Interprofessional education and teamworking are crucial for effective collaborative practice.
  • Efficient functioning of interprofessional health care teams is enhanced by shared clinical pathways and common patient records.