Towards effective teamwork: an examination of the perceptions of interprofessional teamwork and continuing education needs amongst primary health care providers in rural Newfoundland
In this thesis, the author will describe a research project that examined the perceptions of rural primary health care providers pertaining to collaborative practice, professional development and continuing education needs. The methodology included analyzing data collected through semi structured in...
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ftmemorialuniv:oai:research.library.mun.ca:10216 2023-10-01T03:57:36+02:00 Towards effective teamwork: an examination of the perceptions of interprofessional teamwork and continuing education needs amongst primary health care providers in rural Newfoundland Brown, Heather M. 2005 application/pdf https://research.library.mun.ca/10216/ https://research.library.mun.ca/10216/1/Brown_HeatherM.pdf en eng Memorial University of Newfoundland https://research.library.mun.ca/10216/1/Brown_HeatherM.pdf Brown, Heather M. <https://research.library.mun.ca/view/creator_az/Brown=3AHeather_M=2E=3A=3A.html> (2005) Towards effective teamwork: an examination of the perceptions of interprofessional teamwork and continuing education needs amongst primary health care providers in rural Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland. thesis_license Thesis NonPeerReviewed 2005 ftmemorialuniv 2023-09-03T06:47:46Z In this thesis, the author will describe a research project that examined the perceptions of rural primary health care providers pertaining to collaborative practice, professional development and continuing education needs. The methodology included analyzing data collected through semi structured interviews with a purposive sample of primary health care team members in the Connaigre Peninsula Primary Health Care Project. As well, secondary data collected by the Provincial Office of Primary Health Care was also utilized. This paper will discuss participant's perceptions of the barriers to collaborative practice in their region including the challenges of the geography of the region, ineffective communication and knowledge deficits related to primary health care teams and interprofessional practice. It will also discuss recommendations to overcome these barriers and enhance interprofessional teamwork through continuing education and effective communication technology. Thesis Newfoundland Memorial University of Newfoundland: Research Repository |
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In this thesis, the author will describe a research project that examined the perceptions of rural primary health care providers pertaining to collaborative practice, professional development and continuing education needs. The methodology included analyzing data collected through semi structured interviews with a purposive sample of primary health care team members in the Connaigre Peninsula Primary Health Care Project. As well, secondary data collected by the Provincial Office of Primary Health Care was also utilized. This paper will discuss participant's perceptions of the barriers to collaborative practice in their region including the challenges of the geography of the region, ineffective communication and knowledge deficits related to primary health care teams and interprofessional practice. It will also discuss recommendations to overcome these barriers and enhance interprofessional teamwork through continuing education and effective communication technology. |
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Towards effective teamwork: an examination of the perceptions of interprofessional teamwork and continuing education needs amongst primary health care providers in rural Newfoundland |
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Towards effective teamwork: an examination of the perceptions of interprofessional teamwork and continuing education needs amongst primary health care providers in rural Newfoundland |
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Towards effective teamwork: an examination of the perceptions of interprofessional teamwork and continuing education needs amongst primary health care providers in rural Newfoundland |
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Towards effective teamwork: an examination of the perceptions of interprofessional teamwork and continuing education needs amongst primary health care providers in rural Newfoundland |
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Towards effective teamwork: an examination of the perceptions of interprofessional teamwork and continuing education needs amongst primary health care providers in rural Newfoundland |
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towards effective teamwork: an examination of the perceptions of interprofessional teamwork and continuing education needs amongst primary health care providers in rural newfoundland |
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Memorial University of Newfoundland |
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https://research.library.mun.ca/10216/1/Brown_HeatherM.pdf Brown, Heather M. <https://research.library.mun.ca/view/creator_az/Brown=3AHeather_M=2E=3A=3A.html> (2005) Towards effective teamwork: an examination of the perceptions of interprofessional teamwork and continuing education needs amongst primary health care providers in rural Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland. |
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