Collaborative Care Transitions Symposium: Insights from Participants

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Interprofessional Education
• Patient-Centered Care

Background:

• Interprofessional collaborative practice shows promise for enhancing healthcare quality and patient-centered care transitions.
• A symposium aimed to boost awareness and capacity for collaborative care transitions among health professionals and service users.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of a one-day symposium on interprofessional collaborative practice and care transitions.
• To assess changes in knowledge, attitudes, and practice among participants post-symposium.

Main Methods:

• A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining pre-post survey designs with qualitative interviews.
• Participants from various interprofessional health disciplines and service user groups were included.

Main Results:

• Survey data indicated statistically significant increases in only a few measured aspects of care transitions and collaborative practice.
• Qualitative analysis revealed three central themes: patient engagement in co-designing care transitions, dedicated time for interprofessional communication and learning, and the importance of practice reflection and revision.

Conclusions:

• While the symposium showed some positive impacts, further efforts are needed to foster inter-organizational learning and knowledge exchange.
• Evaluating such forums is crucial for optimizing future collaborative practice initiatives in healthcare.