There is little research on the dynamics of the sexual assault response team (SART) members' interprofessional collaboration (IPC) practice. The study purposes were to (1) explore the perceptions of IPC among SART members; (2) evaluate the use of Perception of Interprofessional Collaboration Model Questionnaire with the SART; and (3) discuss the implications of the Interprofessional Core Competencies for emergency department nurses and sexual assault nurse examiners. ⋯ Emergency department nurses collaborate with different agencies and discipline within their working environment. Understanding the basics of IPC and the perception of IPC within the SART may open doors to further appreciate the dynamics of this team.
University Health Center, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia (Dr Adams); and School of Nursing, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia (Dr Hulton).
Adv Emerg Nurs J. 2018 Jul 1; 40 (3): 214-225.
AbstractThere is little research on the dynamics of the sexual assault response team (SART) members' interprofessional collaboration (IPC) practice. The study purposes were to (1) explore the perceptions of IPC among SART members; (2) evaluate the use of Perception of Interprofessional Collaboration Model Questionnaire with the SART; and (3) discuss the implications of the Interprofessional Core Competencies for emergency department nurses and sexual assault nurse examiners. This cross-sectional mixed-methods study (n = 49) was implemented using 4 SART teams in a mid-Atlantic state. There were no statistically significant differences in the subscales within the group level using analysis of variance but offered some valuable insight and content analysis. Emergency department nurses collaborate with different agencies and discipline within their working environment. Understanding the basics of IPC and the perception of IPC within the SART may open doors to further appreciate the dynamics of this team.