Determinant Factors of Interprofessional Collaborationin Labuang Baji General Hospital
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37506/mlu.v20i4.2158Keywords:
health care services, Interpersonal Collaboration, individual competence.Abstract
Background: Health services provided to the community were often overlapped among health care
professionals. Poor communication may affect the quality of patient care and potentially increase the number
of medical errors.
Objective: The study aims to analyze the most determinant factors associated with the implementation of
Interprofessional Collaboration (IPC) at Labuang Baji General Hospital.
Method: The study used a cross-sectional design for data collection method. A questionnaire was
administered to 291 respondents. The data analysis was performed using a computer program and statistical
analysis, namely Univariate analysis distribution (of frequency) and logistic regression.
Results: The results reveal that the determinant factors affecting the implementation of IPC are
Communication (P = 0.000), Trust and Respect (P = 0.017), Administrative Support (P = 0.000), Culture (P
= 0.000), Law and Regulations (P = 0.001), and Finance (P = 0.000).
Conclusion: An effective communication with other healthcare teams in the implementation of IPC leads to
effective and safe healthcare services at Labuang Baji General Hospital, Makassar. Based on this reason, a
policy is needed to improve the implementation of IPC in Labuang Baji General Hospital.
