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    • Healthcare communication
    • Team dynamics
    • Patient safety

    Background:

    • Hierarchical structures in healthcare teams often impede open communication.
    • This can lead to team members not challenging leadership decisions, potentially risking patient safety.
    • Existing communication tools lack specific strategies for followers to address authority.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce and evaluate the Effective Followership Algorithm.
    • To address the gap in communication strategies for followers in healthcare.
    • To provide real-time techniques for challenging authority and escalating assertiveness.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of the Effective Followership Algorithm.
    • Data collection on team communication effectiveness.
    • Analysis of algorithm's impact across different professional levels.

    Main Results:

    • The Effective Followership Algorithm demonstrated statistically significant improvements in team communication.
    • The strategy proved effective across various experience levels, from students to seasoned clinicians.
    • Enhanced assertiveness and reduced communication barriers were observed.

    Conclusions:

    • The Effective Followership Algorithm is a viable strategy for enhancing healthcare team communication.
    • Empowering followers with specific communication techniques can mitigate hierarchy-related issues.
    • Implementing this algorithm can contribute to safer patient care by fostering open dialogue.