Interprofessional Collaboration between General Physicians and Emergency Department Teams in Belgium: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to assess interprofessional collaboration between general physicians and emergency departments in the French speaking regions of Belgium. Eight group interviews were conducted both in rural and urban areas, including in Brussels. Findings showed that the relational components of collaboration, which are highly valued by individuals involved, comprise mutual acquaintanceship and trust, shared power and objectives. The organizational components of collaboration included out-of-hours services, role clarification, leadership and overall environment. Communication and patient's role were also found to be key elements in enhancing or hindering collaboration across these two levels of care. Relationships between general physicians and emergency departments' teams were tightly lin

SUBMITTER: Karam M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5853879 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature