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ArticleJournal of multidisciplinary healthcare2021

Perspectives of Healthcare Professionals Toward Interprofessional Collaboration in Primary Care Settings in a Middle Eastern Country.

Alla El-Awaisi, Ahmed Awaisu, Shimaa Aboelbaha, Zeinab Abedini, Jessie Johnson, Samya Ahmad Al-Abdulla

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Alla El-AwaisiDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy and Practice, College of Pharmacy, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.ORCID 0000-0001-7930-3351
Ahmed AwaisuDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy and Practice, College of Pharmacy, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.ORCID 0000-0002-9029-8925
Shimaa AboelbahaDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy and Practice, College of Pharmacy, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.
Zeinab AbediniDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy and Practice, College of Pharmacy, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.
Jessie JohnsonFaculty of Nursing, University of Calgary Qatar, Doha, Qatar.ORCID 0000-0002-8940-5156
Samya Ahmad Al-AbdullaDepartment of Clinical Operations, Primary Health Care Corporation, Doha, Qatar.ORCID 0000-0002-7813-9657

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6 · The paper itself

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backgroundPrimary healthcare (PHC) setting is regarded as a central pillar to the healthcare system as it tends to be the first point of contact for patients. Interprofessional collaboration between healthcare professionals (HCP) in PHC settings remains unexplored in the Middle East.

aimThe objective of this study was to explore the perspectives of HCP in PHC centers towards interprofessional collaboration and to identify the facilitators and the barriers to collaborative practice.

methodsA cross-sectional, web- and paper-based survey involving HCP in PHC centers was conducted in Qatar. Descriptive statistics as well as Student's

resultsOverall, 1415 participants out of a potential 2500 HCP practicing in Qatar completed the survey (response rate, 56.6%). HCP generally indicated a positive attitude and readiness towards interprofessional collaboration. Furthermore, physicians had slightly more positive readiness towards understanding their professional identity than other healthcare professionals. Participants with previous interprofessional collaboration or interprofessional education experiences exhibited greater, but non-significant positive attitudes toward interprofessional collaboration compared to those without previous experiences. Identified barriers and facilitators included are conceptual rather than structural. Facilitating factors included HCP readiness and perceived benefit of interprofessional collaboration effectiveness in the work setting, increased professional satisfaction, respect between healthcare professions, appreciation of others' contribution, leadership, and institutional support. Top perceived barriers included leadership and support, time commitment, and resources constraints.

conclusionHCP in PHC settings have demonstrated the willingness and readiness to engage in interprofessional collaboration. Recent reforms within the PHC setting consist of promoting interprofessional teams and collaborative culture. However, it is imperative to provide training and education to foster and support interprofessional collaborative practices.

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healthcare professionalsinterprofessional collaborationprimary health care

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PMCPMC7896768

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