Interprofessional collaborative practices in primary health care: a scoping review protocol

Abstract

Background: Collaborative practices have been recommended as working tools to improve Primary Health Care (PHC). Objective: To map interprofessional collaborative practices used in PHC based on available data. Review method: Scoping review protocol as recommended by the Joanna Briggs Institute. This review aims to answer the following questions based on the Population-Concept-Context (PCC) strategy: What strategies do the health teams use to develop interprofessional collaborative practices in PHC units? Searches will include both published and unpublished studies using quantitative or qualitative methods, literature reviews, and grey literature. Two independent “blinded” reviewers will select the studies using the Rayyan software (Qatar Computing Research Institute, QCRI). Presentation and interpretation of results: The results will be described in a narrative format and divided into categories that may emerge from the analyzes. Images or graphics may be used. Conclusion: This study will contribute to strengthening the collaborative teamwork process in search of comprehensive care.