Interprofessional collaboration: self‐reported successful collaboration by teachers and social workers in multidisciplinary teams

Abstract

A B S T R AC TThe aim of this paper is to address facilitators for successful interprofessional collaboration (IPC) between social workers (SWs) and teachers. Individual interviews were carried out with seven SWs employed in municipal child welfare services and six teachers from primary and secondary schools. The informants had at least two years' experience within multidisciplinary teams. The transcripts were analysed using an inductive thematic approach and the NVIVO9 computer software package for qualitative data analysis. Thematic analysis revealed three themes: 'personal commitments', 'creating a positive atmosphere for IPC' and 'pulling together towards future goals'. Results are discussed in relation to the Norwegian context concerning IPC in multidisciplinary teams for children at risk.

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