Table 1 Barriers and facilitators to collaboration
Factors impacting on collaboration | Frequency* |
|---|---|
Clarity of NP role & scope of practice | 15 |
NPs take over workload from MPs | 11 |
Confidence in each other’s competence | 11 |
Complementary skills and practice ideology | 9 |
Knowing the NP/MP & good working relationship | 9 |
Reciprocity (including the absence of hierarchy & control) | 9 |
Clear legal liability | 8 |
Effective communication (including the use of technologies) | 8 |
Financial support for NP role | 7 |
Mutual trust & respect | 7 |
Support from MPs | 6 |
Shared responsibility | 6 |
High level of NP autonomy | 5 |
Working in close physical proximity | 4 |
Regular meetings & time to collaborate | 3 |
Positive attitude towards collaboration | 3 |
Official recognition of NP role | 3 |
Collaboration develops and improves over time | 2 |
MPs’ concern of becoming deskilled (barrier only) | 1 |
MPs feel threatened by NPs (barrier only) | 1 |