Title

Assessment Of Collaboration In U.S. Health Care Delivery: A Perspective From Systems Theory

Keywords

Collaboration; Health care; Systems theory; United States

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. Copyright © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

Publication Date

1-1-2014

Publication Title

Social Work in Public Health

Volume

29

Issue

5

Number of Pages

451-461

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1080/19371918.2013.865109

Socpus ID

84906562219 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84906562219

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