Factors Promoting and Obstacles Hindering Joint Working: A Systematic Review of the Research Evidence

Abstract

This article reports the findings of a systematic review of the factors promoting and obstacles hindering joint working at the NHS/social services interface. The review provides robust, research-based evidence about different models of joint working across the interface at the strategic, commissioning and operational levels and describes the factors known to have an impact on the success of joint working. © 2003, MCB UP Limited