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Healthcare professionals' perceptions of the pre‐requisites and realisation of interprofessional collaboration in cancer care
Author(s) -
Moilanen Tanja,
LeinoKilpi Helena,
Koskela Inka,
Kuusisto Hannele,
Siekkinen Mervi,
Sulosaari Virpi,
Vahlberg Tero,
Stolt Minna
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
european journal of cancer care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.849
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1365-2354
pISSN - 0961-5423
DOI - 10.1111/ecc.13197
Subject(s) - realisation , medicine , health professionals , health care , perception , competence (human resources) , nursing , descriptive statistics , descriptive research , healthcare delivery , medical education , psychology , social psychology , statistics , physics , mathematics , quantum mechanics , neuroscience , economics , economic growth
Objective The purpose of this study is to describe the pre‐requisites and realisation of interprofessional collaboration as perceived by healthcare professionals working in the cancer care setting and to produce knowledge to support the development of collaborative practices. Methods This study employed a descriptive survey design. The data were collected in one Finnish cancer centre between May and October 2018 from nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals using an electronic survey ( n = 350). The survey focused on the pre‐requisites of interprofessional collaboration (appreciation and competence) and its realisation in cancer care. The data were analysed using descriptive and interferential statistics. Results The pre‐requisites of interprofessional collaboration were perceived as good and the collaboration was well realised in the cancer centre. The perceptions of pre‐requisites and realisation were associated with each other. Male respondents, physicians and professionals belonging to interprofessional teams had more positive perceptions of the pre‐requisites and realisation of interprofessional collaboration than others. Conclusion The findings indicate that the pre‐requisites of interprofessional collaboration and its realisation seem to be well implemented in the cancer care setting. However, the ongoing evaluation of interprofessional collaboration requires further attention from healthcare administration and professionals to support the systematic development of collaborative practices.