Partnership-Based Health Care: Suggestions for Effective Application

Teddie M Potter

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24926/ijps.v1i1.93

Keywords: Cultural Transformation Theory, health care, interprofessional, paradigm, partnership


Abstract

Societal transformation often starts with one visionary and a compelling idea. However, if there are no followers, the idea quickly becomes marginalized. It “takes a village” to build a movement, and the more system layers that can be addressed, the more likely the transformation will take hold. This article describes the framework for creating the necessary changes for partnership-based health care. It also makes suggestions for ensuring successful application of partnership-based systems change. This article is for all readers seeking to apply partnership principles in their own fields of influence.