Interprofessional collaborative learning in the workplace: a qualitative study at a non-governmental organisation in Durban, South Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The rapid progression of diseases and the complex, changing landscape of healthcare has increased the awareness that interprofessional collaboration is essential in ensuring safe and effective healthcare delivery. However, to develop a "collaborative practice-ready" workforce, organisations need to invest in the application of alternative approaches to the training of healthcare professionals.

Purpose of the study

To describe the perceptions of healthcare professionals attending an HIV interprofessional collaborative initiative at a non-governmental organization research site in South Africa and to provide suggestions regarding the improvement of this educational programme.

Methods

Focus group discussions (December 2018 to January 2019), were conducted on a

SUBMITTER: Chetty S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7541280 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature