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Developing a shared language: interdisciplinary communication among diverse health care professionals.

R A Milligan1, J Gilroy, K S Katz

  • 1School of Nursing, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA.

Holistic Nursing Practice
|April 10, 1999
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The web of causation framework improves communication among multidisciplinary health teams. This approach addresses infant mortality by integrating professional, community, and institutional factors for better maternal and infant care.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Healthcare Communication
  • Maternal and Child Health

Background:

  • Multidisciplinary healthcare teams face communication challenges due to differing theoretical foundations.
  • A unified theoretical framework is essential for effective collaboration and improved clinical outcomes.
  • Existing communication gaps hinder comprehensive approaches to infant mortality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the web of causation as a unifying theoretical framework for interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
  • To enhance communication and collaboration among professionals addressing infant mortality.
  • To facilitate the development of research protocols for maternal and infant care.

Main Methods:

  • The web of causation model was applied to identify interconnected factors influencing infant mortality.

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  • Interdisciplinary teams, including nurses and physicians, utilized the framework for communication.
  • The framework guided the development of targeted research protocols.

    • Main Results:

    • The web of causation provided a common language and platform for diverse healthcare professionals.
    • It facilitated a holistic understanding of infant mortality, encompassing professional, community, and institutional influences.
    • The framework supported the creation of actionable research protocols.

    Conclusions:

    • The web of causation is an effective theoretical tool for bridging disciplinary divides in healthcare.
    • Implementing this framework can lead to improved interprofessional interaction and research development.
    • This approach has the potential to positively impact maternal and infant health outcomes.