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. 2020 Jul 2;20:213. doi: 10.1186/s12909-020-02128-y

Table 3.

Significant differences in attitudes toward IPC depending on profession. Answers graded “1 = totally agree to 5 = strongly disagree”

Nurses Physicians
Mean (SD) Mean (SD) t/p-value
All relevant professional groups should be involved in the decision-making process. 1.33 (± .59) 1.71 (± .8) t(143) = 3.36, p = .001
Role conflicts in interprofessional teams are handled adequately in everyday work. 3.51 (± 1.06) 3.06 (± .87) t(143) = 2,81, p = .006
The work of other professional groups is not appreciated enough during every day work. 1.87 (± 1.04) 2.27 (± 1.02) t(143) = 2.35, p = .02
An interprofessional team should be led by a medical doctor. 3.63 (± 1.06) 2.34 (± 1.02) t(143) = 7.53, p < .001