J D Habbema
Quantitative theories for clinical decision making
Revue d'epidemiologie et de sante publique
development collaborative partnerships parents professionals often unsuccessful one reason failure may lack empirical understanding components interpersonal partnerships using qualitative inquiry 33 focus groups conducted adult family members children without disabilities service providers administrators addition 32 individual interviews conducted nonenglishspeaking parents service providers indicators professional behavior facilitative collaborative partnerships identified indicators organized six broad themes communication b commitment c equality skills e trust f respect specific meaning theme described including similarities differences professionals family members policy practice future research implications discussed