Interprofessional collaboration in Ecec
A review of European countries with different levels of system integration
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21686015 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Marian Ooms (0000-0001-8832-0516, University of Amsterdam), Ruben G Fukkink (0000-0001-6212-9553, University of Amsterdam, corresponding author), Jochen Devlieghere (0000-0002-5889-1067, Ghent University), Annette Dreier (University of Applied Sciences Potsdam), Robert Fischbach (0000-0001-6233-3204, University of Applied Sciences Potsdam), Jana Langner (0000-0001-9220-1958, Queen Maud University College), Kari Mæland Strømsøe (0009-0008-2558-2656, Queen Maud University College), Lobke Van Lombergen (0000-0002-9228-1246, Ghent University) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 74-89 |
| Publication date | 2026-01-02 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | European Early Childhood Education Research Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1350-293X • E-ISSN: 1752-1807 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/1350293x.2025.2484266 |
| OpenAlex | W4409139084 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 20 |
In various European countries, there is significant variation in the level of early childhood education and care (ECEC) system integration. In these countries, in which the level of system integration varies from split to integrated systems, there is a growing interest in interprofessional collaboration (IPC) between ECEC, school, and family support (family services, welfare, and child protection services) to offer integrated services for children and their families. In a realist review of six countries with varying levels of ECEC system integration (in descending order of integration: Norway, Finland, Sweden, Germany, Flanders (Belgium) and the Netherlands), we analyzed the literature related to IPC between professionals from ECEC, school, and family support. The review showed various IPC mechanisms, including barriers and facilitators, for professionals working in ECEC who face similar challenges in achieving pedagogical continuity and offering integrated services in different countries
Early childhood education · Economic growth · Economics · Pedagogy · Political science · Sociology · Interprofessional Education and Collaboration · Psychology
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| Citations per year | 3 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |