Perceptions Of Collaboration Research Articles

The role of collaborative perception in determining procedure priorities of reconstruction (Mosul old city)

The call for post disaster reconstruction may look very elementary and naive, but the question is regarding, the common agreement on procedure priorities of this reconstruction, availability of sufficient premises, sharing and gathering of the available documentations of the destroyed sectors voluntarily, and to how extent may Mosul society accept 21st century technologies and built environment in reconstruction procedure, taking into consideration the local identity of the old city.
 These questions may lead to the necessity for a concrete justification for any decision to be made, these decisions are to be acceptable by majority of Mosul city society, this can be done by detecting the collaborative unconscious perception for the matter of disastrous status of the destroyed old city, and available collaborative image for reconstruction procedures, to detect such an image, perception scales can be used, especially ones that were adopted to detect the rate of architecture vocabulary perception.
 Finally the paper aims to be able to determine indicators that my help in establishing a road map for collaborative efforts (on both individual and institutional levels) that are accepted by the majority of Mosul People, the research started with building a theoretical framework by reviewing similar studies regarding perception, semantic differential scale and built heritage, the field survey was started by determining the survey society that represent various Mosul city social ranks, then this survey society was furnished with copies of the questionnaires, results of the survey were gathered, analyzed and discussed, coming out with a conclusion that, the results of this paper, represents indicators that my help in establishing a road map for collaborative efforts (on both individual and institutional levels) that are accepted by the majority of Mosul People.

Benefits of collaborative patient care rounds in the intensive care unit

BackgroundImproving care of critically ill patients requires using an interprofessional care model and care standardisation. ObjectivesDetermine whether collaborative patient care rounds in the intensive care unit increases practice consistency with respect to common considerations such as delirium prevention, device use, and indicated prophylaxis, among others. Secondary objective to assess whether collaborative interprofessional format improved nursing perceptions of collaboration. MethodsSingle centre, pre- and post- intervention design. collaborative patient care rounding format implemented in three intensive care units in an academic tertiary care centre. format consisted of scripted nursing presentation, provider checklist of additional practice considerations, and daily priority goals documentation. measurements included nursing participation, consideration of selected practice items, daily goal verbalisation, and nursing perception of collaboration. ResultsPre- and post-intervention measurements indicate gains in consideration of eight of thirteen bundle items (p < 0.05), with the greatest gains seen in nurse-presented items. Increases were observed in verbalisation of daily goals (59.8% versus 89.1%, p < 0.0001), nurse participation (83.9% versus 91.8%, p = 0.056), and nurse collaboration ratings (p < 0.0001). ConclusionThis study describes implementation of collaborative patient care rounds with corresponding increases in consideration of selected practice items, verbalisation of daily goals, and perceptions of collaboration.

Effectiveness of simulation-based interprofessional education for medical and nursing students in South Korea: a pre-post survey

BackgroundEffective collaboration and communication among health care team members are critical for providing safe medical care. Interprofessional education aims to instruct healthcare students how to learn with, from, and about healthcare professionals from different occupations to encourage effective collaboration to provide safe and high-quality patient care. The purpose of this study is to confirm the effectiveness of Interprofessional education by comparing students’ attitudes toward interprofessional learning before and after simulation-based interprofessional education, the perception of teamwork and collaboration between physicians and nurses, and the self-reported competency differences among students in interprofessional practice.MethodsThe survey responses from 37 5th-year medical students and 38 4th-year nursing students who participated in an interprofessional education program were analyzed. The Attitude Towards Teamwork in Training Undergoing Designed Educational Simulation scale, the Jefferson Scale of Attitudes Toward Physician-Nurse Collaboration, and the Interprofessional Education Collaborative competency scale were used for this study. The demographic distribution of the study participants was obtained, and the perception differences before and after participation in interprofessional education between medical and nursing students were analyzed.ResultsAfter interprofessional education, student awareness of interprofessional learning and self-competency in interprofessional practice improved. Total scores for the Jefferson Scale of Attitudes Toward Physician-Nurse Collaboration did not change significantly among medical students but increased significantly among nursing students. Additionally, there was no significant change in the perception of the role of other professions among either medical or nursing students.ConclusionsWe observed an effect of interprofessional education on cultivating self-confidence and recognizing the importance of interprofessional collaboration between medical professions. It can be inferred that exposure to collaboration situations through Interprofessional education leads to a positive perception of interprofessional learning. However, even after their interprofessional education experience, existing perceptions of the role of other professional groups in the collaboration situation did not change, which shows the limitations of a one-time short-term program. This suggests that efforts should be made to ensure continuous exposure to social interaction experiences with other professions.

Perceptions and performance of knowledge workers transitioning from single-cell offices to shared workspaces: evidence from panel data

Purposeto evaluate the experiences of knowledge workers who work in shared workspaces and those who moved from single-cell offices to shared workspaces.Design/methodology/approachKnowledge workers were surveyed before and after 34% moved from single-cell offices to shared workspaces. The authors exploit this panel design in the analysis.FindingsShared offices were rated as providing more distraction, less privacy and worsened indoor environment quality (IEQ) (p < 0.05). Perceptions of collaboration and networking also declined in shared workspaces. Distraction and a lack of privacy were negatively associated with self-reported productivity (p < 0.10). Neither IEQ nor collaboration nor networking was significantly associated with productivity. The perceptions of those who moved to shared workspaces and those who had worked in shared workspaces all along were statistically indistinguishable.Research limitations/implicationsThe quasi-experimental control provides evidence that it is the office type, not the experience of moving, that accounts for the evaluative changes. There are limitations inherent in using a self-rating performance measure.Practical implicationsOrganisations should be aware that the positive outcomes ascribed to shared spaces may not be apparent and that demands may outweigh benefits.Originality/valueKnowledge workers are particularly impacted by distraction and interruptions to concentrated work. The quasi-experimental design controlled for the Hawthorne effect, demonstrating that it is the office type, not the move, that accounts for differences in perceptions.

The importance of collaboration and emotional solidarity in residents’ support for sustainable urban tourism: case study Ho Chi Minh City

Some sustainable tourism development studies address support issues for local communities as well as brand destination factors, but to date there has not been rigorous scrutiny of support for varieties of tourism in the urban context. The purpose of the study is to assess residents’ views and support for sustainable tourism development in urban destinations. A quantitative and cultural methodology is used in this study with the participation of 451 residents in three large communities in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The study finds that: (1) the measure of communities’ support is determined by residents' perceptions, residents’ perception of value, collaboration and emotional solidarity with their community; (2) there is a relationship between collaboration and emotional solidarity in the context of sustainable development. Thus, the paper carefully considers the two significant factors of collaboration and emotional solidarity in assessing influences upon residents’ support for sustainable tourism development. The findings provide more useful evidence for planning and managing sustainable development as well as in marketing strategies in other areas of tourism, such as industry infrastructure and transportation links, quality of hospitality and service facilities and archeological effort to develop urban travel offerings of historical interest.

CONTINGENCY PERCEPTIONS OF TRADITIONAL VERSUS COLLABORATIVE-BASED CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CLAUSES

Although contracts are viewed mostly as legal documents whose main objective is to manage risk, its clauses reflect the collaboration level expected between parties. The objective of this paper is to empirically investigate the contracting parties’ perception of collaboration in contract clauses and their correlation to the risk allocation (depicted by the contingency percentage allocated by contracting parties). Through surveys administered to both owners and contractors, survey participants were presented with different project scenarios, including varying degrees of 1) risk allocation in contract clauses (contract collaboration level), 2) project site conditions (project risk level), as well as, 3) prior working relationship with the other contracting party (trust level). Based on these scenarios, participants were asked to allocate a contingency percentage (perception of risk). Results show that clauses identified as low-level collaborative clauses are highly correlated with high contingency percentages. In general, participants representing owners tend to place a lower contingency percentage compared to contractors in all the presented scenarios. This finding reinforces the need to communicate risk perceptions between parties to align their expectations, and thus their estimates of an adequate contingency percentage, ultimately reducing unnecessary project costs. The study also highlights the importance of developing balanced contracts that reflect the trust level exhibited between the parties.

The affordances and limitations of collaborative science simulations: The analysis from multiple evidences

Recent advancements in Web and HTML5 techniques have made collaborative simulations able to support a shared workspace and more synchronous collaboration in a single simulation. However, previous studies show divergent findings regarding the effects of the new features of collaborative simulations. To better understand the affordances and limitations of collaborative simulations, this study analyzed how 64 students learned in two different collaborative learning settings: individual-based simulation and collaborative simulation. To better reveal how students attended to different parts of the simulation, the researchers collected eye movement data and analyzed students’ discourse, perceptions of collaboration and learning performance. The findings revealed that the two groups demonstrated similar levels of learning gains. However, the students who used the collaborative simulation displayed lower levels and less frequency of individual attention to the simulation than those using the individual-based simulation. However, the joint attention and discourse analysis suggests that students learning with the collaborative simulation are more likely to engage in effective collaborative learning while demonstrating more constructive discourse threads than those using the individual-based simulation. The findings support that the collaborative simulations transformed the learning experience into a cohesive collaborative learning process. This study also found that the relationship between the joint attention and the discourse features as well as the perceived collaborative experience are not decisive but are influenced by the features of the collaborative learning environment. This article discusses the implications of the use of collaborative simulations and eye movement for supporting collaborative learning, and addresses the direction for future studies.

"People just don't understand their role in it." Collaboration and coordination of care for service users with complex and severe mental health problems.

PurposeTo explore professionals' and service users' experiences and perceptions of interprofessional collaboration and coordination for service users with complex and severe mental health issues.Design and MethodsA qualitative study involving semi‐structured interviews of professionals and individual interviews of service users. Data were analyzed by thematic analysis.FindingsParticipants described challenges and suggested improvements concerning Distribution of roles, responsibilities, and tasks; Communication; and Knowledge and attitudes.Practice ImplicationsMental health nurses and other professional helpers should have a particular focus on common aims, clear division of roles, planning and timing of interventions, and communication with other professionals and service users.

A Multisite Study of Interprofessional Teamwork and Collaboration on General Medical Services

Teamwork and collaboration are essential to providing high-quality care. Prior research has found discrepancies between nurses' and physicians' perceptions in operating rooms, ICUs, and labor and delivery units. Less is known about health care professionals' perceptions of teamwork and collaboration on general medical services. This cross-sectional study included nurses, nurse assistants, and physicians working on general medical services in four mid-sized hospitals. Researchers assessed teamwork climate using the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire and asked respondents to rate the quality of collaboration experienced with their own and other professional categories. Data for 380 participants (80 hospitalists, 13 resident physicians, 193 nurses, and 94 nurse assistants) were analyzed. Hospitalists had the highest median teamwork climate score (83.3, interquartile range [IQR] = 72.3-91.1), and nurses had the lowest (78.6, IQR = 69.6-87.5), but the difference was not statistically significant (p = 0.42). Median teamwork climate scores were significantly different across the four sites (highest = 83.3, IQR = 75.0-91.1; lowest = 76.8, IQR = 66.7-88.4; p = 0.003). Ratings of the quality of collaboration differed significantly based on professional category. Specifically, 63.3% (50/79) of hospitalists rated the quality of collaboration with nurses as high or very high, while 48.7% (94/193) of nurses rated the quality of collaboration with hospitalists as high or very high. This study found significant differences in perceptions of teamwork climate across sites and in collaboration across professional categories on general medical services. Given the importance in providing high-quality care, leaders should consider conducting similar assessments to characterize teamwork and collaboration on general medical services within their own hospitals.

Effectiveness of interventions related to continuity of health care in five Latin America countries

Abstract Background Evaluation of interventions to improve continuity of care across care levels is scarce in Latin America. The Aim to analyse the impact of implemented interventions on the perception of continuity of care of chronic patients in public health care networks of five LA countries (Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Uruguay). Methods Quasi-experimental study (controlled before and after design). Comparable networks, one intervention (IN) and one control (CN) were selected in each country. Baseline (2015) and evaluation (2017) surveys were conducted applying CCAENA questionnaire® to a sample of patients with chronic conditions (392/network; 784/country/year). Result variables: information continuity (exchange of clinical information) and clinical management continuity (repetition of exams, accessibility of primary care (PC) and secondary care (SC), perception of agreement between PC and SC doctors and of collaboration between PC and SC doctors. Descriptive analysis were conducted, and chi-square test was calculated to determine significant changes. Results An increase in the perception of continuity of information between care levels was observed in the IN of all countries, but Colombia. Clinical management continuity: decrease in the repetition of exams and increase in accessibility of consultation with the specialist in all countries but Mexico. The accessibility of PC doctor decreased in the IN in all countries. No differences in the perception of agreement between PC and SC doctors regarding diagnosis, treatment and recommendations were found. The perception of collaboration between PC and SC doctors increased in the five countries. Conclusions Consistent with expected results, the level of perceived information continuity and clinical management continuity increased in the IN, with differences between countries. Further multivariate analyses will be conducted to explore the differences between the IN and CN. Key messages Provides a cross-country comparison of the perception of continuity of care in patients with chronic conditions. Contributes to fill the knowledge gap on the effectiveness of participatory interventions improving continuity of care.

Qualitative assessment of interorganisational partnership at a perinatal and family substance abuse centre: stakeholders’ perceptions of quality and development of their collaboration

ABSTRACT Partnerships are required in health and social care services to meet the increasingly complex needs of vulnerable populations. It is essential to assess these partnerships to ensure partners are supported as they strive to improve their practices. This qualitative study assessed the quality and development of the partnership of an integrated service centre for pregnant women and substance-abusing parents and their young children aged 5 and under. The data were gathered over a period of three years, by means of group and individual interviews. Twenty respondents (practitioners and managers) shared their perceptions of the interagency collaboration at the beginning, the midpoint and the end of the project funding period. Their responses were examined by means of thematic analysis. Conditions facilitating or hindering implementation of the partnership included (a) partners’ participation and engagement; (b) nature of the project and its functioning (aspects of governance); (c) partners’ joint work with families; and (d) social and political issues. The study highlights critical elements to consider for the development and success of a partnership project. Participants reported a number of barriers to effective collaboration; the main ones, the importance of thorough planning of project implementation, as well as the challenges relating to communication and shared leadership, are discussed.

Collaboration, the Elusive Phenomenon: Perceptions of OTs in the School Setting

Abstract Date Presented 03/26/20 A qualitative, phenomenological approach explored OTs’ perceptions of interprofessional collaboration in schools in the United States. Semistructured interviews with 11 participants from all US regions yielded five themes: collaboration is elusive, time is a barrier, administrative support is key, trust yields success, and collaboration is a personal choice. Implications include finding consistent language to define collaboration and the need for continuing education to adopt a collaborative model. Primary Author and Speaker: Erin Rose Additional Authors and Speakers: Francine Seruya

A novel multi-view pedestrian detection database for collaborative Intelligent Transportation Systems

Recent advances in machine-learning, especially in deep neural networks have significantly accelerated the development and deployment of transport-oriented intelligent designs with increasingly high efficiency. While these technologies are exceptionally promising toward revolutionizing our current mobility and reducing the number of road accidents, the way to safe Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) remains long. Since pedestrians are the most vulnerable road users, designing accurate pedestrian detection methods is a priority task. However, traditional monocular pedestrian detection methods are limited, especially in occlusion handling. Hence, a collaborative perception scheme in which vehicles no longer restrict their input data to their immediate embedded sensors and rather exploit data from remote sensors is necessary to achieve a more comprehensive environment perception. In this work, we propose a novel public dataset: Infrastructure to Vehicle Multi-View Pedestrian Detection Database (I2V-MVPD) that combines synchronized images from both a mobile camera embedded in a car and a static camera in the road infrastructure. We also propose a new multi-view pedestrian detection framework based on collaborative intelligence between vehicles and infrastructure. Our results show a significant improvement in detection performance over monocular detection.

Dataset on nurses' perception and practice of inter-professional collaboration at Muhammadiyah hospitals, Indonesia.

This article focused on presenting data collection of nurses' perceptions and practices of interprofessional collaboration at Muhammadiyah hospitals in Six regions in East Java, (Surabaya, Gersik, Lamongan, Sidoarjo, Banyuwangi, and Bojonegoro) Indonesia. The survey was conducted on nurses’ perceptions and practices towards interprofessional education in hospitals. The survey was conducted using a structured questionnaire administered to 312 nurses at Muhammadiyah hospitals in East Java province which was the second largest population after West Java province and the province with the highest number of Muhammadiyah hospitals in Indonesia. The survey involved nurses working at these hospitals and was conducted from June to December 2019. The questionnaire was used for data collection consisted of 24 questions on perception of inter-professional collaboration, and 21 questions on inter-professional collaborative practices using a Likert scale measure. The data were analyzed using quantitative descriptive statistical analysis.

Lesson Study as a bridge between two learning contexts

PurposeLesson Study is a model for advancing knowledge about how teachers can enhance teaching through collaboration in schools. This study aims to focus on two learning situations for students in Grades 1–3: elementary school (the first years of school) and school-age educare (activities for students before and after school while their parents are working or studying). The case study aims to describe how teachers use Lesson Study to enhance students' mathematical learning in the two learning situations. The objectives were to describe teachers' perceptions of Lesson Study activities and collaboration and students' knowledge before and after lessons.Design/methodology/approachData were collected as a narrative case study using audio-recorded conversations between researchers and teachers in the different learning contexts. A questionnaire comprising five open-ended questions was used to map students' knowledge of the subject.FindingsTeachers found it advantageous to cooperate with each other across the different learning situations. Mapping students' knowledge before and after a teaching session helped them understand how to create a teaching situation that benefits their students. They saw the value of continued collaboration and called for implementation of the Lesson Study method throughout the school.Research limitations/implicationsAn important limitation of this case study is that it was conducted in a very specific context, and the findings cannot, therefore, be generalized to other situations. However, there is a need for similar case studies to be conducted in different contexts, both in Sweden and in other countries, to pay attention to ways in which elementary schools and school-age educare can develop supplementary teaching situations.Originality/valueThe originality of this case lies in planning and reporting a Lesson Study in two different learning situations in the same school, and the conclusion that educators identify and develop collaborative links in different subjects.

Patients' perspectives on interprofessional collaboration between health care professionals during hospitalization: a qualitative systematic review.

The objective of this review was to gain a better understanding of the interprofessional collaboration between health care professionals from the patients' point of view during hospitalisation; the influence of interprofessional collaboration on patient care, safety, and well-being; and patients' perspectives of their role in the interprofessional collaboration process. Interprofessional collaboration is a key factor in improving patient health care outcomes and safety through better communication between health care professionals, better teamwork, and better care coordination. However, implementing interprofessional collaboration in the clinical setting can prove complex. Patients are increasingly interested in becoming partners within the health care system. They have the potential to contribute to their own safety and to observe professionals during the care process, thus gaining a better understanding of the interprofessional collaboration process and facilitating changes in the behavior of health care professionals. This review considered qualitative research and mixed-method studies. Participants were hospitalized patients. Studies were included when they explored i) patients' perceptions of interprofessional collaboration, ii) the influence of interprofessional collaboration on patients' care, safety, or well-being, or iii) patients' perceptions of their own role in interprofessional collaboration. Qualitative studies focusing only on the care process or families' points of view were excluded. Searches of six databases including MEDLINE, CINAHL, Embase, Web of Science, PsycINFO, and Sociological Abstract, limited to English, French, and German were conducted from March 2017 to June 2018. Assessment of methodological quality of studies was performed using the JBI Qualitative Assessment and Review Instrument. Data were extracted using the standardized data extraction tool from JBI. Data synthesis following the JBI approach of meta-aggregation was performed. The level of confidence for each synthesized finding was established based on ConQual. A total of 22 studies were included, which resulted in 89 findings and 24 categories. Eight synthesized findings were generated: patients' perceptions of interprofessional collaboration based on personal experiences and observations; patients' experiences with effective or ineffective interprofessional communication; patients' experience with power imbalance and paternalistic attitudes; patients' perceptions of key factors for a confident relationship with the interprofessional health care team; patients' need for comprehension of discussions between health care professionals; patients' perceptions of their role in an interprofessional health care team; patients' perceptions of opportunities for empowerment in interprofessional health care teams; and patients' need for humanizing care from interprofessional health care teams. The level of confidence of synthesized findings varied from low to moderate according to ConQual. This systematic review synthesized the perspectives of hospitalized patients regarding interprofessional collaboration and their perceived role in collaborative practices. Hospitalized patients observe interprofessional collaboration, either directly or indirectly, and the way interprofessional collaboration is performed may impact both their care and their well-being. However, little evidence has been found regarding the impact of interprofessional collaboration on patient safety. Patients' perspectives on their perceived role is not unanimous; some patients want to play an active role in the collaborative process, whereas others prefer to trust the health care professionals' expertise. Health care professionals should consider patients' preferences and act accordingly regarding both the collaborative process and the inclusion of the patients in collaborative practices.

Network Analysis of Organizations Providing HIV Services in Chicago: Toward an Integrated Response to the HIV Epidemic.

The public health response to the HIV epidemic has increasingly centered on the uptake of and adherence to biomedical interventions (eg, pre-exposure prophylaxis [PrEP], treatment as prevention [TasP]). Traditionally, various community and health care organizations have worked to address different stages of PrEP or TasP care. To understand the importance of how HIV prevention organizations providing these services interact to provide the comprehensive care needed for successful HIV and PrEP continuum outcomes. Utilizing an Organizational Network Survey, network ties were examined between formal and informal partnerships among community agencies. This study examined community agencies in the current HIV prevention system in Chicago. Seventy-two community agencies across the Chicago metropolitan area. Using network analysis, this study examined ties between community agencies and assessed perceptions of collaboration and competitiveness in the current HIV prevention system in Chicago. Overall, respondents reported that the current environment of HIV prevention in Chicago was extremely (18.8%), moderately (37.5%), or somewhat collaborative (37.5%) and extremely (68.8%) or moderately competitive (25.0%). The majority of partnerships reported were informal, with less than a quarter being formalized. That said, those who reported formal partnerships reported being satisfied with those relationships. There was a significantly negative association between density and perceived collaboration-grantees experiencing a more collaborative also reported less dense networks. These findings indicate that, despite perceived competitiveness, agencies are willing to work together and create a cohesive HIV prevention and treatment system. However, more work should be done to foster an environment that can support the formation of partnerships, to improve a coordinated response to providing HIV care, and sustain mutually beneficial relationships.

Rural physicians' perceptions about the challenges of participating in interprofessional collaboration: Insights from a focus group study

Previous research indicates that interprofessional teams in medicine often fail to collaborate effectively, especially in rural areas. Rural physicians play an essential role in determining patient care in interprofessional collaborations; however, no extant studies address the difficulties that rural physicians face in such collaborations and interprofessional teams. This study sought to illuminate physician perceptions of interprofessional collaboration. Focus groups were performed with physicians who worked at clinics and community hospitals in Unnan City, Japan. Transcriptions were analyzed using thematic analysis. Rural physicians believed that collaboration was influenced by social changes, being bound to rural areas, and a lack of opportunities for interprofessional education and collaboration. We propose several strategies to redress the difficulties the physicians in our focus group identified in interprofessional collaborations in rural medicine. Future research should unpack these difficulties and measure the effects of different interventions. • Identifies difficulties rural physicians face in interprofessional collaborations. • Conducted focus group interviews with physicians to determine difficulties. • Participants were from clinics and hospitals in Unnan City, a rural city in Japan. • Physicians struggle with social change, isolation, and lack of opportunity.

Edge Computing Resources Reservation in Vehicular Networks: A Meta-Learning Approach

With the development of autonomous vehicular technologies, the execution tasks become more memory-consuming and computation-intensive. Simultaneously, a certain portion of tasks are latency-sensitive, such as collaborative perception, path planning, collaborative simultaneous localization and mapping, real-time pedestrian detection, etc. Because of the limited computation resources inside vehicles and restricted transmission bandwidth, edge computing can be an effective way to assist with the tasks execution. Considering from the perspective of business, the reservation or subscription cost is cheaper than real time requests. In order to minimize the expense of consuming edge services, the desirable situation is to reserve the resources as much as needed. However, the configuration of vehicular network is variational in practice due to the diversity of road maps, different time range like peak time and off-peak time, and the various task types, which makes it challenging to figure out a general machine learning model that is suitable for any case. Therefore, to predict the resource consumption in edge nodes accurately in different scenarios, we propose a two-stage meta-learning based approach to adaptively choose the appropriate machine learning algorithms based on the meta-features extracted on database. Besides, due to the deficiency of dataset for edge resource consumption, we program in game engine unity to generate the 3D model of Manhattan area. Meanwhile, we change the factors like different road maps and number of vehicles so as to get closer to practices. In the evaluation part, we adopt root mean square error, mean absolute percentage, and mean GEH as evaluation metrics to assess the performance of each model. Also, a quantitative analysis for the total cost and waste is also conducted. Eventually, we can find that the proposed meta-learning based method outperforms the non-meta ones.

Allied health professionals’ perceptions of interprofessional collaboration in primary health care: an integrative review

ABSTRACT This integrative review synthesizes research studies in order to explore the perceptions of allied health professionals regarding interprofessional collaboration in primary health care. A comprehensive literature search was conducted using three electronic databases and a manual search of the Journal of Interprofessional Care. The Crowe Critical Appraisal Tool was used to assess the quality of included papers. Study findings were extracted, critically examined and grouped into themes. Twelve studies conducted in six different countries met the inclusion criteria. Thematic analysis revealed five themes: (1) shared philosophy; (2) communication and clinical interaction; (3) physical environment; (4) power and hierarchy; and (5) financial considerations. This review has identified diverse key elements related to interprofessional collaboration in primary health care, as perceived by allied health professionals. Opportunity for frequent, informal communication appeared essential for interprofessional collaboration to occur. Allied health professionals working in close proximity to health practitioners from other professions had more regular interprofessional interactions than those who were geographically separated. Co-location of multiple primary health care services within the same physical space may offer increased opportunities for interprofessional collaboration. Future research should avoid reporting on allied health professionals in primary health care collectively, and isolate data to the individual professions. Direct observational methods are warranted to investigate whether allied health professionals’ perceptions of interprofessional collaboration align with their actual clinical interactions in primary health care settings.