Frontiers in Public Health
The role of universities in enhancing interprofessional collaboration during COVID-19 in Lebanon: academia as neutral convener in a public-private twinning initiative—a qualitative case study
Background The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic underscored the importance of interprofessional collaboration, including partnerships between academic institutions and healthcare organizations. Such collaborations, however, are challenging to initiate and sustain during public health emergencies. This study examines the role and perceived effectiveness of academic involvement within a public–private twinning initiative designed to strengthen COVID-19 response capacities in Lebanon. Methods Using a quali …