Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 28, 2026
14:32
Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care
Published on: February 16, 2011
A model for setting up interdisciplinary collaborative working in groups: lessons from an experience of action
1Community & Education Studies, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. Simon.Douglas@ncl.ac.uk
Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
|March 11, 2004
Summary
This study qualitatively explored healthcare professionals' experiences in collaborative interdisciplinary group work. Findings offer a new theoretical model to improve the success of multidisciplinary teams through project momentum.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Organizational Psychology
Background:
- Policy emphasis on collaborative interdisciplinary group work in health services.
- Increasing use of action learning sets within healthcare settings.
- Limited qualitative research on professional group members' experiences in these collaborations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To qualitatively evaluate the experiences of professional group members in collaborative interdisciplinary settings.
- To develop an emergent theoretical model for planning multidisciplinary task groups.
- To enhance the success of these groups using a theory based on project momentum.
Main Methods:
- Grounded theory methodology was employed.
- Data were collected and analyzed through qualitative interview methods.
- Focus on understanding professional group members' perceptions.
Main Results:
- An emergent theoretical model was identified.
- The model is based on the concept of project momentum.
- Qualitative insights into the lived experiences of healthcare professionals in group work were gained.
Conclusions:
- The developed theoretical model can inform the planning of effective multidisciplinary task groups.
- Understanding professional experiences is crucial for enhancing group collaboration.
- Project momentum is a key theoretical concept for improving the success of interdisciplinary teams.
Related Concept Videos
01:27Levels of Communication II: Organizational, Public, and Group Dynamics
Effective communication is the foundation of a good organization. Communication is the lifeblood of an organization that connects the group with messages. In an organization, communication occurs in upward, downward, and horizontal lines. Downward communication travels from the administrative and senior levels to the staff through official channels such as manuals, rules and regulations, and organizational charts. Staff members initiate upward communication, which is addressed to executives and...
01:30Ethical Dilemmas II
Resolving an ethical dilemma in healthcare involves a systematic approach that considers every aspect of the issue, respecting both the patient's needs and values and the healthcare professional's ethical obligations. Here are potential steps to resolve an ethical dilemma:
01:21Cognitive Learning
Cognitive learning is based on purposive behavior, incidental learning, and insight learning.
E. C. Tolman's theory of purposive behavior emphasizes that much behavior is goal-directed. He argued that to understand behavior, we must look at the entire sequence of actions leading to a goal. For instance, high school students study hard, not just due to past reinforcement but also to achieve the goal of getting into a good college.
Tolman introduced the idea that behavior is influenced by...
E. C. Tolman's theory of purposive behavior emphasizes that much behavior is goal-directed. He argued that to understand behavior, we must look at the entire sequence of actions leading to a goal. For instance, high school students study hard, not just due to past reinforcement but also to achieve the goal of getting into a good college.
Tolman introduced the idea that behavior is influenced by...
01:26Modeling in Therapy
Modeling, a key technique in therapy, uses observational learning to help clients acquire and practice new skills by watching therapists demonstrate desired behaviors. This approach, rooted in Albert Bandura's concept of vicarious learning, plays a significant role in therapeutic interventions for various psychological conditions, including social anxiety, ADHD, and depression.
Participant Modeling
Participant modeling involves therapists demonstrating calm and effective behaviors in situations...
Participant Modeling
Participant modeling involves therapists demonstrating calm and effective behaviors in situations...
01:26Group Therapy
Group therapy is a sociocultural approach to psychological treatment, where individuals with shared psychological challenges come together under the guidance of a mental health professional. This therapeutic modality offers unique opportunities for individuals to connect, share, and grow within the context of a supportive group. By fostering mutual understanding and collaboration, group therapy can address a range of psychological concerns effectively, often complementing or surpassing the...
01:29Impression Management Techniques III: Aligning Actions
Aligning actions are communicative strategies individuals employ to maintain social harmony and preserve personal identity in the face of potential disruptions to social norms. These actions are particularly important in managing social impressions when one's behavior might be seen as inappropriate, incompetent, or morally questionable.Types of Aligning ActionsThe three principal types of aligning actions are disclaimers, accounts, and apologies.DisclaimersDisclaimers are preventive; they are...