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Interprofessional working: communication, collaboration... perspiration!

Sheila Dawson1

  • 1Manchester PCT, Moss Side Health Centre, Manchester, UK. sheila.dawson@manchester.nhs.uk

International Journal of Palliative Nursing
|December 13, 2007
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Integrated palliative care improves communication and collaboration between hospital and community teams. This enhanced interprofessional working benefits patients, families, and healthcare providers by reducing fragmented care.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Palliative Care
  • Interprofessional Collaboration

Background:

  • Palliative care delivery often involves isolated providers across community and hospital settings.
  • Lack of communication between sectors leads to fragmented care, undermining holistic principles.
  • Existing information transfer processes are insufficient to bridge inter-sectoral working practice gaps.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of a dedicated clinical nurse specialist (CNS) post on palliative care team collaboration.
  • To improve communication and integrated working between Central Manchester and Manchester Children's NHS Trust (CMMC) and Central Manchester PCT (CMPCT) palliative care teams.
  • To assess the effect of enhanced interprofessional working on team practices and patient care.

Main Methods:

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  • Implementation of a 20% full-time equivalent (FTE) clinical nurse specialist (CNS) post focused on inter-team liaison.
  • 18-month evaluation period to assess changes in collaboration, practices, and patient outcomes.
  • Qualitative and quantitative assessment of interprofessional communication and working dynamics.

Main Results:

  • The dedicated CNS role facilitated improved communication and dialogue between CMMC and CMPCT palliative care teams.
  • Evidence of more integrated working practices and enhanced interprofessional collaboration observed.
  • Positive impact on team practices and patient care experiences reported.

Conclusions:

  • A dedicated liaison role can effectively bridge communication gaps in palliative care.
  • Integrated palliative care models foster better collaboration and holistic patient support.
  • Recommendations for future development of interprofessional palliative care services are provided.