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Angela R Moore1, Randi Ginger Bastian1, Bettye A Apenteng2
1Department of Health Policy and Management, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA, USA.
The American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Care
|November 1, 2015
Summary
Effective communication within hospice interdisciplinary teams (IDTs) is crucial for quality patient care. Further research is needed to understand communication dynamics beyond formal meetings.
Area of Science:
- Palliative Care
- Healthcare Communication
- Team Dynamics
Background:
- Hospice care relies on interdisciplinary teams (IDTs) to deliver holistic patient-centered plans.
- Effective team and patient-family communication is potentially linked to the quality of hospice care provided.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review communication strategies used by hospice IDT members.
- To assess the impact of these communication strategies on patient care outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing studies on communication within hospice IDTs.
- Analysis of communication patterns and their relationship to care quality.
Main Results:
- Current literature provides a foundational understanding of hospice IDT communication.
- Gaps exist in understanding communication occurring outside of formal team meetings.
Conclusions:
- Communication strategies significantly influence hospice IDT functioning and patient care.
- Further investigation into informal communication settings is essential for a comprehensive understanding.
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