Abstract
Introduction : The concept of collaboration has many terms in primary care. Although interprofessional collaboration is not a new concept in health care, various terms reflect the complexity and diversity of the different roles and contributions of each health profession. Hence, this study aimed to analyze the concept of interprofessional collaboration in primary care. Methods : The concept was analyzed using the 8-step Walker and Avant’s method. A literature search was also done using the following databases : Clinical Key, Scopus, ScienceDirect and PubMed from January 2010 to February 2024. The search terms used were "interprofessional collaboration" AND "primary care" OR "primary health care". In the initial search, 315 articles were found but finally 17 articles remained relevant and entered the study. Results : The defining attributes of interprofessional collaboration are communication, collaboration, teamwork, patient-centered care, and leadership. Antecedents include organizational support, education/ training, and commitmen. Consequences of interprofessional collaboration include improved quality of care, improved patient satisfaction, efficiency in the disease management, and professional development. Conclusion : Five attributes of interprofessional collaboration, its antecedents, and consequences may aid researchers in better understanding the concept and its application in nursing practice. The importance of caring-centered relationships that are at the core of nursing practice to support interprofessional collaboration