INTERPROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION IN EMERGENCY HEALTHCARE: OPTIMIZING PATIENT OUTCOMES THROUGH INTEGRATED PHARMACY, RADIOLOGY, AND NURSING PRACTICES IN ACUTE CARE SETTINGS

Abstract

Emergency healthcare settings require seamless coordination among multiple healthcare disciplines to deliver optimal patient care. This study examines the critical role of interprofessional collaboration (IPC) among pharmacy, radiology, and nursing professionals in acute care environments. Through a comprehensive analysis of contemporary research and practice frameworks, this review explores how integrated approaches to emergency care can enhance patient outcomes, reduce medical errors, optimize resource utilization, and improve healthcare delivery efficiency. The discussion encompasses theoretical frameworks for effective collaboration, barriers to implementation, successful collaborative models, technological innovations supporting interprofessional practice, and future directions for research and practice development. Findings indicate that structured interprofessional approaches in emergency settings significantly improve clinical outcomes, enhance patient satisfaction, reduce length of stay, and decrease healthcare costs. Recommendations for healthcare leaders, practitioners, and educators emphasize the importance of institutional support, ongoing education, communication protocols, and technology integration to foster effective interprofessional collaboration in emergency healthcare settings.