ArticleAfrican journal of primary health care & family medicine2021
Perceptions, attitudes and understanding of health professionals of interprofessional practice at a selected community health centre.
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- Guidelines for interprofessional practice in rehabilitation at primary health care level.African journal of primary health care & family medicine · 2025Article
- Perceptions of interprofessional collaborative practice in South Africa: A systematic review.Health SA = SA Gesondheid · 2024Article
- Exploring interprofessional collaboration in the intensive care unit.The South African journal of physiotherapy · 2024Article
- The Case for Understanding Interdisciplinary Relationships in Health Care.Ochsner journal · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundDespite being identified as a solution to the challenges related to healthcare service delivery, the incorporation of interprofessional practice (IPP) into clinical practice has been limited. To implement an interprofessional model of healthcare, successfully, health professionals need to have an understanding of IPP and its related content.
aimThe aim of this study was to explore and describe the health professionals' perceptions, attitudes and understanding of IPP at a selected community health centre.
settingThis study was conducted at a primary healthcare facility in the Western Cape, South Africa.
methodsEthical clearance and permission to conduct the study was obtained from all relevant stakeholders. Four focus group discussions were conducted with health professionals at the facility. Themes, codes and categories were highlighted from the transcripts of the audiotape-recorded data.
findingsThe findings suggest that health professionals do not have an understanding of IPP, and are thus unable to apply it practically. The health professionals perceived certain healthcare processes in the facility as barriers to the integration of practices. In addition, the health professionals expressed the need for interprofessional relationships, creation of opportunities for IPP, and communication to transform the current practice.
conclusionTo implement IPP into this facility, effectively, the authors of this study recommend that facility management implement campaigns for and training on, the transition to IPP, staff induction programmes and regular meetings.
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