Interprofessional Collaboration in School-Based Settings, Part 3: Implementation of IC Through Case Scenarios

NASN Sch Nurse. 2021 Sep;36(5):271-275. doi: 10.1177/1942602X211008639. Epub 2021 May 14.

Abstract

This article is the last in a series of three that discusses the importance of interprofessional collaboration (IC) between the school nurse and other school-based and community professionals and provides a succinct recap on the importance of IC along with illustrating how IC can successfully be implemented in the school setting through case scenarios. The case scenarios will depict how the school nurse works interprofessionally with school healthcare professionals, community healthcare professionals, and school staff to provide a comprehensive, collaborative approach.

Keywords: care coordination; collaborative communication; health; health education; interdisciplinary teams; school nurses.

MeSH terms

  • Attitude of Health Personnel
  • Cooperative Behavior
  • Humans
  • Interprofessional Relations*
  • School Nursing*
  • Schools