Date of Award
1998
Document Type
Thesis
Publication Status
Version of Record
Submission Date
October 2026
Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]
Winland-Brown, Jill
Abstract
Rapid social and economic changes are modifying health care delivery systems and health care financing. These changes require that primary care physicians develop new collaborative approaches to patient care, including a reassessment of relationships with other primary care providers, particularly nurse practitioners. The purpose of this research was to explore and define what constitutes a successful collaborative practice. Open-ended, interactive interviews were conducted with three dyads of physician - nurse practitioner in the ambulatory care setting. Data analysis using the grounded theory method revealed six key elements associated with effective collaborative practice: Communication, competence, autonomy, coordination, trust and personality. This research contributes to clarification of the barriers that hinder a collaborative practice and suggests many benefits derived from such a practice. The findings of the study may inspire other health care providers to enter a collaborative practice to achieve excellence in patient care. Ethical decisions cannot be achieved by a single care provider, but rather require the expertise and unique abilities of both physician and nurse practitioner.
Extent
70 p.
Recommended Citation
Azzi, Helena E., "value of collaboration between a nurse practitioner and physician" (1998). Electronic Theses and Dissertations 1990 - 1999. 1384.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_general_4/1384
Identifier
FADT15569
Comments
Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1998.|Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing|FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection|Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1998.