Interprofessional partnerships in chronic illness care: a conceptual model for measuring partnership effectiveness

INTRODUCTION: Interprofessional health and social service partnerships (IHSSP) are internationally acknowledged as integral for comprehensive chronic illness care. However, the evidence-base for partnership effectiveness is lacking. This paper aims to clarify partnership measurement issues, conceptualize IHSSP at the front-line staff level, and identify tools valid for group process measurement. THEORY AND METHODS: A systematic literature …