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Teamwork: a concept analysis.

Andreas Xyrichis1, Emma Ream

  • 1King's College London, Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, London, UK. andreas.xyrichis@kcl.ac.uk

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|January 12, 2008
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Teamwork is a dynamic process where healthcare professionals collaborate to achieve common goals, improving patient care and outcomes. A clear definition is crucial for effective research and practice.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Nursing Research
  • Interprofessional Education

Background:

  • Teamwork is vital for quality healthcare delivery globally.
  • Existing research on healthcare teamwork lacks conceptual clarity.
  • A universal definition for healthcare teamwork is absent in literature.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the concept of teamwork in healthcare.
  • To establish a clear, universal definition of teamwork for healthcare professionals.
  • To address the lack of conceptual understanding in current research.

Main Methods:

  • Concept analysis using Walker and Avant's approach.
  • Comprehensive literature review (1976-2006) across major databases and search engines.
  • Inclusion of English-language publications only.

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Main Results:

  • Teamwork defined as a dynamic process among healthcare professionals with complementary skills, sharing goals.
  • Key elements include interdependent collaboration, open communication, and shared decision-making.
  • Outcomes encompass benefits for patients, organizations, and staff.

Conclusions:

  • A common understanding of teamwork is essential for valid research and effective practice.
  • The proposed definition reconciles differing perspectives among nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals.
  • Enhanced clarity in educational, research, and clinical settings is imperative.