Interprofessional Working

Question 1

What is interprofessional working?

Answer 1

Collaborative practice occurs when multiple professionals work together towards a mutually agreed vision

Question 2

why is interprofessional working important?

Answer 2

• Population that are living longer
  
  • Greater health and social complexities
  • Advancement in medicine and technologies
  • Woman and family centred care
  • Quality care
  • Safe care
  • Effective care
    Timely referrals

Question 3

what are common challenges of interprofessional working?

Answer 3

• Knowledge of professional roles
  
  • Communication breakdowns
  • Mutual respect
  • Willingness to learn from each other
  • Limit of competence
  • Cost effective
    Workplace Culture

Question 4

Strategies to support interdisciplinary working

Answer 4

• Reflection and supervision
  
  • Managerial support
  • Learning, educating and training
  • Reinforcement of professional boundaries
    Realistic expectations