Changes in cross‐sector collaboration between nurse home visitors and community providers in the United States: A panel survey analysis

ObjectiveAssess changes in cross‐sector collaboration between Nurse‐Family Partnership (NFP) nurse home visitors and community providers in the United States.Data Sources and Study SettingWe collected primary data via internet‐based surveys of all NFP nursing supervisors in the United States in 2018, 2020, and 2021.Study DesignWe conducted a panel survey to measure changes in cross‐sector collaboration between NFP nurses and 10 provider types in healthcare and social services. We assessed relational coordination using the validated seven item Relational Coordination Scale and structural integration using four items adapted from the Interagency Collaboration Activities Scale. Responses over time were compared using one‐way analysis of variances (ANOVAs) and pairwise t‐tests. We used the Kruskal–Wallis rank test to assess differences in collaboration by implementing agency type.Data CollectionAll nursing supervisors from NFP implementing agencies in the United States were eligible for...