Interprofessional Collaboration for People with Multiple Health Conditions
Author Information
Author(s): Murray Josephine-L. K., Hernandez-Santiago Virginia, Sullivan Frank, Hornal Joanna, Badshah Farhana, Keatley Ben, Galbraith Jillian, Channer Pam, Fearfull Anne, Haddow Anne, Johnston Eleanor, Ward Maureen, O’Carroll Veronica
Primary Institution: School of Medicine, University of St Andrews
Hypothesis
What is the extent to which interprofessional collaborative practice has been used to improve outcomes for people living with multimorbidity?
Conclusion
This scoping review will provide an overview of the current evidence base of interprofessional collaborative practice for people living with multimorbidity in health and social care settings.
Supporting Evidence
- Multimorbidity is a growing global health challenge that current healthcare models are not equipped to handle.
- Interprofessional collaborative practice has shown promise in improving outcomes for patients with single conditions.
- The review aims to fill gaps in understanding how collaborative practices can benefit those with multiple health conditions.
Takeaway
This study is looking at how different health professionals can work together to help people who have multiple health problems. It wants to find out what has been done so far and what still needs to be learned.
Methodology
A scoping review will be conducted to identify prior peer-reviewed research and grey literature related to interprofessional collaborative practice for multimorbidity in health and social care settings.
Potential Biases
There is a risk of bias in the studies reviewed, leading to low quality of evidence.
Limitations
The review will only gather grey literature from the reference lists of included full-text studies, which may result in publication bias.
Participant Demographics
Participants are those living with multimorbidity, defined as having two or more long-term health conditions, across all ages, sexes, and ethnicities.
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