Understanding the implementation of interprofessional primary care teams: using concept mapping to inform interdisciplinary longitudinal studies.
Interprofessional teams in primary care are vital for enhancing health outcomes, professional satisfaction, and equitable access to health services. However, the longitudinal evolution of high-performing teams remains underexplored, requiring interdisciplinary research. Preliminary mapping and opera...
| Published in: | Journal of Interprofessional Care Vol. 40; no. 2; pp. 193 - 206 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Mar/Apr2026
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