Benefits of a Mentorship Program on Interprofessional Collaboration in Obstetric and Neonatal Care in Rwanda: A Qualitative Descriptive Case Study

BackgroundInterprofessional collaboration (IPC) contributes to optimum patient outcomes. The Training, Support, Access Model for Maternal, New Born, and Child Health (TSAM – MNCH), a project initiated as an innovative model Rwanda, has provided mentorship program improve the quality of emergency obstetric neonatal care (EmONC )including IPC. However, no research been conducted understand impact that on IPC practice.Study objectiveTo identify TSAM practice in Rwanda from perspective hospital managers where was implemented healthcare professionals (HCPs) participated mentoring program.MethodsA qualitative descriptive case study five district hospitals Northern Province Rwanda. Interviews were with directors twenty-five HCPs mentees. Data recorded, transcribed verbatim, analyzed emergent themesResults discussionsFour themes emerged: a) experience mentorship; b) benefits IPC, c) challenges programs, 4) suggestions mentorshipConclusionThe findings indicated increase self-confidence awareness responsibilities, which contributed improved working relationship among team involved EmONC.Rwanda J Med Sci 2023;6(1):71-83