Abstract
Interprofessional collaborative practice (IPCP) is thought to be the key to attaining optimal patient health outcomes. An Systematic review (SR) has demonstrated that interprofessional practice (IPP) interventions lead to changes in health care outcomes such as length of stay. Studies that had any health care stakeholders as participants were included. Data were extracted from the included studies using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) data extraction tools for qualitative studies. Using the nine qualitative studies included in the review, a meta-synthesis was conducted. Team-based problem solving consists of the active participation of different health care professionals in addressing patient issues. Effective information sharing leads to better patient care with greater continuity by ensuring the transmission of consistent information among health care professionals and with the patients and families. Collaboration-dependent continuity of care is one of the most fundamental mechanisms by which IPCP affects patient health outcomes.