La importancia del interprofesionalismo en la seguridad del paciente

Abstract

Health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, social workers, and psychologists, are involved in the care of the patient and its family, but they do not always work together or in an effective ay. This can lead to an inadequate evolution of the patient. Several organizations, such as the WHO, point out that interprofessional education is essential to be able to provide a safer patient care. In first world ountries, education programs that take into consideration interprofessional education are being developed; this will allow professionals to acquire collaborative practices. Interprofessionalism is the process by which professionals reflect and develop prac tices that provide an integrated and coherent response to the needs of the patient, family and society. Undoubtedly, this educational approach is a proposal that requires the integration of efficient work teams focused to provide safe and efficient care to the patients and their families.