Interdisciplinary practice – a matter of teamwork: an integrated literature review

• The aim of this literature review is to explore the development of interdisciplinary practice. • The terms interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, and inter‐professional are problematic. Definitions must be viewed carefully, as interpretations tend to reflect historical socialization patterns that are now out of kilter with contemporary understandings. • Changing inter‐professional interactions, teams and teamwork are examined; findings indicate that explanations of interdisciplinary teamwork should be all‐inclusive of the particular cultural conditions and contextual determinants that affect team practice. • Findings need to be viewed with caution because what is applicable in one country may not be automatically transferable to another, where particular socio‐political contexts shape interdisciplinary practice.