Key characteristics and critical junctures for successful Interprofessional networks in healthcare - a case study.

Networks are used in healthcare to act as integrative, interdisciplinary tools to connect individuals with the aim of improving processes and outcomes. We have identified four general lessons to be learned from a successful small and localized network: importance of clear, flexible, and strengths-based roles; need for shared goals and vision; value of team support and empowerment; and commitment to feedback and evaluations. Insight from this study can be used to support the development and successful implementation of other similar locally developed networks.