Conceptual Perspectives on Interprofessional Collaboration Among Health Assistants, Pharmacy and Radiology Technicians, Dental Technicians, Social Workers, and Health Administration in Public Health Contexts

Abstract

The findings of this research highlight the essential role of interprofessional collaboration (IPC) in shaping effective, equitable, and sustainable public health systems. Through a conceptual and theoretical analysis of literature published between 2015 and 2025, the study demonstrated that IPC among health assistants, pharmacy and radiology technicians, dental technicians, social workers, and health administrators is both an ethical commitment and an educational necessity rather than merely a managerial or procedural task. The results revealed that education and ethics emerged as the most dominant conceptual pillars, with mean domain scores of 4.2, underscoring their influence in fostering teamwork, professional respect, and shared accountability. Communication and organizational structure followed closely, functioning as operational enablers of collaboration, while leadership and governance though conceptually weaker were found to provide necessary structural support for coordination and policy alignment.

The conceptual data also indicated a strong theoretical coherence across all domains, with education and ethics achieving the highest validation consistency (96% and 94%, respectively). This suggests that interprofessional education (IPE) and ethical professional conduct are indispensable for strengthening collaborative health practice. The study further concluded that IPC enhances the quality of public health service delivery by integrating diverse expertise, improving resource utilization, and promoting patient-centered outcomes.

Ultimately, the research establishes that fostering IPC requires simultaneous investment in education, communication frameworks, and ethical leadership. By conceptualizing collaboration as a shared professional responsibility, the study provides a foundational model for integrating IPC into future health policies, academic curricula, and institutional reforms aimed at improving the collective performance of public health systems.