Table 2 Responses of participants on the inter-professional collaboration with physicians measurement items (n = 409) in Jimma University specialized teaching hospital, Jimma, south west Ethiopia, 2019

Do you greet with physicians

Do you discuss patient’s problem with physicians and give solutions?

Do you hold discussions to resolve differences of opinion with physicians in the event of discrepancy about direction of patient care?

Do you plan together with physicians about patient needs when patient is to be admitted or discharged to the hospital?

Do you set together the future directions of patient care with physicians?

Do you try to prevent medical care accidents together with physicians?

Do you share each other information about a patient’s condition and reaction to treatment with physicians?

Do you support each other with physicians during patient care?

Do you exchange informations and opinion about matters related to work with physicians?

Do you show concern for one another with physicians when they are in need of your help?

Do you share each other’s opinions with physicians to resolve problems related to patient care?

Do you take into account each other’s schedule when you make plan to give care for the patient with physicians?

Do you always consult physicians when you need them?

Do you respond to each other’s call when you are in need during patient care?