General practitioner interprofessional collaborative behavior: variation, patterns and outcomes

Effective collaboration is essential for coordinated, person-centered care, but it takes time and its added value is not always clear. GPs play a key role, especially for people with complex needs such as dementia, palliative care, or social challenges.

Aim

This project aims to improve collaboration between general practitioners (GPs) and other primary care professionals. 

Approach

We study how GPs collaborate in daily practice (micro-level) and within local networks (meso-level). We explore how often, with whom, how, and why GPs collaborate, and to which outcomes this leads. We use data from GP records, interviews, focus groups, and workshops. 

Expected results

The findings will be translated into a practical guide and training on effective collaboration, to be used in GP education and continuing professional development. This contributes to : 

• better care 
• greater job satisfaction for healthcare providers 
• lower healthcare costs