I CAN Grant Update 12/15/2017
I CAN Blog Post:
2017-12-13
Interprofessional Collaboration and Health Outcomes: A Qualitative Systematic Review and Meta-Synthesis
Several systematic reviews have been conducted on the relationship between interprofessional collaboration and health outcomes using quantitative studies. But no systematic review had yet been conducted on this topic using qualitative studies. The following paper addresses this gap. A systematic review was conducted. From the broad search of the literature, 9 studies were ultimately selected after screening and critical appraisal, and were include in the meta-synthesis.
Understanding the Association Between Interprofessional Collaborative Practice and Patient Health Outcomes in the Urban Setting: A Mixed Methods Study
Collaboration among different healthcare professionals consists of effective teamwork and communication that involves patients and families, and is based on a clear understanding of each others’ roles and responsibilities on the healthcare team, and a deep appreciation for the value that all professions bring to patient care. Yet it is still unclear how this collaboration works to influence patient health and wellness, especially for disadvantaged urban populations. This study sought to elucidate this phenomenon using both qualitative and quantitative methods.
HCAHPS as a tool to measure interprofessional competencies at American hospitals
Interprofessionalism is grounded in a core set of guiding principles for educational and practice initiatives among healthcare professionals. It has been shown to improve proximal outcomes, such as patient satisfaction. However, the link between interprofessionalism and more distal outcomes, such as patient health outcomes, has proven difficult to demonstrate quantitatively.
Accelerating Initiative Case Briefs
Accelerating Initiative Case Briefs
Arizona State University College of Nursing and Health Innovation
Interprofessional by Design™: Meeting at the Crossroads to Accelerate Leadership Competency and Readiness for Transition to Interprofessional Practice