Clinical Interdisciplinary Collaboration Models and Frameworks From Similarities to Differences: A Systematic Review

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Healthcare Management
• Interdisciplinary Studies

Background:

• Existing models for interdisciplinary collaboration in clinical nursing lack comprehensiveness.
• A need exists for a synthesized understanding of collaboration frameworks.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically review existing evidence on models and frameworks for interdisciplinary collaboration in clinical nursing.
• To identify commonalities and differences in these models through a qualitative approach.

Main Methods:

• A comprehensive literature search was conducted across major English and Persian databases (Proquest, Scopus, PubMed, Science Direct, Sid, Magiran, Iranmedex) from 1990 to June 2014.
• Keywords included 'nurse-physician relations,' 'care team,' 'collaboration,' and 'interdisciplinary relations' and their Persian equivalents.

Main Results:

• Extracted findings focused on the contexts, processes, and outcomes of interdisciplinary collaboration.
• The background of collaboration was identified as a key component influencing its effectiveness.
• Common outcomes reported include improved patient care, enhanced satisfaction among healthcare professionals, cost control, reduced clinical errors, and increased patient safety.

Conclusions:

• Despite structural and contextual variations, interdisciplinary collaboration models yield similar positive outcomes.
• Organizational structure, professional culture, and social factors are critical determinants of successful clinical collaboration.
• Addressing these factors is essential for enhancing the quality and effectiveness of interdisciplinary collaboration in nursing.