Research on Public Health Described by a Researcher at Tampere University (Making integration happen: managers' views on multidisciplinary work in Finnish health system).

The article discusses a study conducted at Tampere University on the integration of health and social services in Finland following a large-scale reform in 2023. The research focuses on middle managers' perspectives on multidisciplinary collaboration within the newly formed wellbeing services counties. While managers expressed optimism about the potential benefits of collaboration, they also highlighted challenges such as existing organizational boundaries and power imbalances that could hinder integration efforts. The study emphasizes the importance of addressing competing interests and tensions between stakeholders to fully realize the benefits of multidisciplinary work in the Finnish health system. [Extracted from the article]