| Objective: To summarize collaboration aims, participants and systemic, organizational, and interactional success determinants characteristic of primary care and public health integrative efforts in the United States.;Method: Systematic, retrospective review of published case reports.;Results: The most commonly reported aims of collaboration between primary care and public health entities in the United States included chronic disease management, maternal and child health, and wellness and health promotion. The most commonly reported participants comprised government public health structure, health delivery systems, communities, academia, state professional medical associations, and employers and businesses. Systemic, organizational, and interactional determinant themes included adequate funding, multiple stakeholder engagement, leadership, data and information sharing, capitalization on collaborator resources, community engagement, steering committees, effective communication, regular meetings, shared mission, vision, and goals, previous positive relationships, collaborations, and partnerships.;Conclusions: The aim, participant, and success determinant themes described in the present study provide solid reference for summarizing current collaboration efforts in the United States as well as highlighting explicit areas of opportunity for future endeavors. |
