Interprofessionelle
Interprofessionnelle (fr.) or interprofessionelle (de.) refers to collaboration among professionals from different disciplines to plan, deliver, and evaluate healthcare, education, and social services. The term emphasizes a patient- or client-centered approach and shared decision-making. In French-language contexts, "collaboration interprofessionnelle" is common; in German-language contexts "interprofessionelle Zusammenarbeit" is used.
Applications include hospital teams, primary care clinics, community health, education, and social services. Core activities include
History and frameworks: The concept emerged from efforts to improve patient safety and quality through teamwork.
Benefits and outcomes: When effectively implemented, interprofessional collaboration can improve patient outcomes, safety, continuity of care,
Implementation and challenges: Success requires organizational support, leadership, and policies that enable shared governance, common information