flerfaglig

Flerfaglig is a term used in Norwegian (and other Nordic languages) to describe work, study, or research that involves multiple professional disciplines. It denotes approaches in which knowledge, methods, and perspectives from several fields are integrated to address problems that are too complex for a single discipline alone.

Common applications include education, health care, social services, and research. In education, flerfaglig undervisning brings together subject areas to address topics such as wellbeing, sustainability, or media literacy. In health care and social services, flerfaglige teams may include professionals from medicine, nursing, psychology, social work, and pedagogy to plan and deliver coordinated services.

Flerfaglig work is related to, but not identical with, multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches. It often emphasizes collaboration across professional boundaries and a move toward integrated solutions, while terminology varies by country and institution. Benefits include more comprehensive assessments and outcomes; challenges include differing professional cultures, communication barriers, and the need for effective coordination. Related concepts include interprofessional collaboration and transdisciplinarity.