Strategies and tools for interprofessional collaboration between nurses and primary care teams: a scoping review

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https://doi.org/10.36517/2175-6783.20252694853

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Nurses, Male; Primary Health Care; Interprofessional Relations; Patient Care Team.

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Objective: to map evidence on tools and strategies for advancing interprofessional collaboration adopted by nurses and teams in Primary Health Care. Methods: a scoping review was done using MEDLINE, LILACS, Web of Science, and SCOPUS databases. The data were analyzed in a double-blind process, considering the inclusion criteria as qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods studies, and reviews published in English, Spanish, and Portuguese and available in full. Results: 17 publications were included, highlighting predominantly qualitative research from Brazil. Strategies and tools to strengthen interprofessional collaboration included interprofessional communication, team meetings, mutual respect, trust, common goals, shared vision among team members, electronic medical records, interprofessional case discussions, intersectoral communication, and shared consultation. Conclusion: the evidence points to tools and strategies involving contributions and valuing collective, integrated, and shared work to advance interprofessional collaboration between nurses and teams in Primary Health Care. Contributions to practice: collaborative practices ensure that users receive quality care.

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2025-06-11

How to Cite

Alves, K. K., Valle, C. C. D., Martins, G. A., Pasklan, A. N. P., Mininel, V. A., & Silva, J. A. M. da. (2025). Strategies and tools for interprofessional collaboration between nurses and primary care teams: a scoping review. Rev Rene, 26, e94853. https://doi.org/10.36517/2175-6783.20252694853

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