Quantity of collaborative practices among healthcare and social professionals in Austrian primary healthcare: a cross-sectional study

The findings highlight the heterogeneity of IPC within Austrian PHC settings, emphasizing the need for tailored strategies to enhance collaboration in underrepresented areas. The study also underscores the importance of structural support and targeted educational programs to foster effective IPC, ensuring that healthcare providers are adequately prepared to meet the complex needs of patients in PHC settings. Furthermore, the study highlighted deficiencies in preparatory education regarding IPC competencies, indicating a need for curricular adaptations to integrate IPC training more effectively into educational programs.