Table 2 Four themes generated in the course of the study in the context of TPB
Theme name | Corresponding TPB variable | Relevant elements from the perspective of TPB |
|---|---|---|
Two (or more) heads are better than one – collaborative practice as beneficial | Attitudes | - better patient care - comfort and safety of work - learning and development opportunities |
Hoping for best, expecting the worst – collaboration as a threat | Attitudes | - fear of conflicts, being criticized, losing authority, or mistreatment |
Meeting expectations – collaborative practice as perceived by relevant others | Subjective norms | - peers - physicians - representatives of other medical professions - patients - managing bodies |
When there’s a will, is there a way? – collaborative practice as not necessarily easy to implement | Perceived behavioral control | - limited occasions for contacts and interprofessional learning during the studies - existing stereotypes and prejudices - legal regulations and systemic solutions - organizational aspects at wards - existing relations at the ward |