Interprofessional collaboration and barriers among health and social workers caring for older adults: a Philippine case study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is limited information on how the barriers to interprofessional collaboration (IPC) across various professionals, organizations, and care facilities influence the health and welfare of older adults. This study aimed to describe the status of IPC practices among health and social workers providing care for older adults in the Philippines; investigate the perceived barriers to its implementation and perceived effects on geriatric care; and identify possible solutions to address the barriers limiting collaborative practice.

Methods

A case study approach was utilized employing 12 semi-structured in-depth interviews and 29 focus group discussions with care workers from selected primary health care units, public and private hospitals, and nursing homes that are di

SUBMITTER: Moncatar TJRT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8056548 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature