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Interdisciplinary teams in palliative care: a critical reflection.

Moira O'Connor1, Colleen Fisher, Andrew Guilfoyle

  • 1Edith Cowan University, 100 Joondalup WA 6027, Australia. m.o_connor@ecu.edu.au

International Journal of Palliative Nursing
|April 22, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Interdisciplinary palliative care teams offer benefits, but evidence isn't universally positive. This review critically examines team effectiveness and identifies barriers, especially in psychosocial support, for better patient care.

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Area of Science:

  • Palliative Care
  • Healthcare Management
  • Team Dynamics

Background:

  • Interdisciplinary teams are central to palliative care philosophy and practice.
  • Numerous studies highlight the benefits of these teams.
  • However, empirical evidence supporting their universal effectiveness is mixed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically examine the assumption of universal effectiveness of interdisciplinary palliative care teams.
  • To identify potential barriers and constraints hindering effective teamwork.
  • To explore optimal functioning, particularly in psychosocial care, for enhanced patient and family support.

Main Methods:

  • Critical review of existing literature and discourse on palliative care interdisciplinary teams.
  • Analysis of the concept of team effectiveness in palliative care settings.

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  • Identification of functional challenges, focusing on psychosocial support.

    • Main Results:

    • While interdisciplinary teams are valued, their effectiveness is not consistently proven.
    • Barriers to effective teamwork exist and require careful consideration.
    • The functioning of teams in psychosocial care needs deeper examination beyond rhetoric.

    Conclusions:

    • The universal effectiveness of interdisciplinary palliative care teams requires critical evaluation.
    • Addressing identified barriers is crucial for optimizing team function.
    • A more nuanced approach to psychosocial care within these teams is necessary for improved patient outcomes.