Interprofessional Collaboration

Interprofessional Collaboration. Interprofessional Collaboration.

Interprofessional collaboration. Communication Leadership Situation monitoring Mutual support Respect for autonomy.

Case. Describe the collaboration of professionals required to manage glaucoma in an obese, sedentary 50 years old female..

A group of eye conditions causing vision loss due to optic nerve damage from high intraocular pressure.

Multidisciplinary Team. General Practitioner Optometrist Ophthalmologist Exercise Physiologist Dietitian/Nutritionist Psychologist Pharmacist Bariatrician.

Primary Care. First point of contact for health concerns, has a broad knowledge over health issues, can refer patients to a specialist for more specialized care.

Specialised Care. Specialized in eye care, providing diagnostic, treatment, and preventative medical services for eye conditions.

Additional Care. Pharmacist Psychologist Bariatrician.

Barriers and facilitators. Patient health literacy and self-advocacy Digital/ centralised patient records Strong referral pathways Professional incentives for collaboration Formal systems supporting coordinated care.

References. Xyrichis , A., & Lowton, K. (2008). What fosters or prevents interprofessional teamworking in primary and community care? A literature review. International journal of nursing studies , 45 (1), 140–153. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2007.01.015.