Citation

Todaro BA, Nikander JL, Powden CJ, Eberman LE. J. Interprof. Educ. Pract. 2018; 10: 30-36.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.xjep.2017.11.001

PMID

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Abstract

Interprofessional and collaborative practice between secondary school nurses and athletic trainers may improve the quality of care to students and student-athletes. To determine secondary school nurses' role in treating musculoskeletal injuries, role in treating student-athletes, general responsibilities, perceptions about athletic trainers, and the extent of their collaboration with athletic trainers in the secondary school setting. We used qualitative interview with 15 secondary school nurses and a grounded theory approach to data analysis. Two overarching themes were identified: Nurse Responsibilities and Interprofessional Collaborations. Interprofessional Collaborations resulted in three subthemes: Shared Responsibilities, Keys to Positive Working Relationships, and Barriers to Positive Working Relationships. Secondary school nurses and athletic trainers have similar and divergent roles that allow for potential collaboration to occur. There are inherent barriers to collaboration that make it difficult for both professionals to work together, but communication, individual expertise, shared resources, trust, and elimination of financial restrictions should provide for optimal collaboration.

Language: en