Assessment of Collaboration in US Health Care Delivery: A Perspective from Systems Theory

    Authors

    J. McCovery;J. Matusitz

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Soc. Work Public Health

    Keywords

    Collaboration; health care; systems theory; United States; Public, Environmental & Occupational Health; Social Work

    Abstract

    This analysis applies the core principles of systems theory to health care delivery in the United States. Particularly examined is the role of collaboration between health care agencies/organizations in the United States. This includes cooperation and teamwork among health professionals (i.e., nurses, technicians, physicians, and laboratory staff). By and large, systems theory posits that (a) all singular units within a system are interconnected and (b) the whole is more than the sum of its parts. This analysis identifies areas within the U.S. public health system where it is essential to embody elements of cooperation and collaboration, not only to bolster physical and financial support, but also to ensure a substantial impact within the community.

    Journal Title

    Social Work in Public Health

    Volume

    29

    Issue/Number

    5

    Publication Date

    1-1-2014

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    451

    Last Page

    461

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000341141500006

    ISSN

    1937-1918

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