Szafran O, Kennett SL, Bell NR, Green L. Patients’ perceptions of team-based care in family practice: access, benefits and team roles. Journal of Primary Health Care. 2018 Sep 1;10(3):248-57.
The purpose of this study was to examine patients’ perceptions of team-based care in family practice. Of the 44.3% (565/1274) of respondents, 41.8% (231/552) reported receiving care from a team of health professionals, primarily for chronic disease management or pharmacy consultations. Patients perceive that team-based care in family practice has improved their knowledge and access to care, overall health and avoided some emergency department visits and hospital admissions. The findings support the continued development of team-based care in family practice.
