Cross-Disciplinary Perceptions of Structured Interprofessional Rounds in Promoting Teamwork Within an Academic...

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Medical Education
• Patient Safety

Background:

• Structured interprofessional rounds (SIPRs) were implemented in 2005 at Brigham and Women's Hospital's labor and delivery (L&D) suite.
• The initiative aimed to enhance team communication and collaboration among healthcare professionals.
• This study analyzes provider perceptions of SIPRs' effectiveness in fostering teamwork.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate healthcare providers' perceptions of structured interprofessional rounds (SIPRs).
• To assess the effectiveness of SIPRs in improving teamwork within the labor and delivery setting.
• To identify if professional roles or work hours influence perceptions of SIPRs.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional analysis utilized a 19-item questionnaire with a 5-point Likert scale.
• Participants included L&D nurses, midwives, obstetricians, and anesthesiologists.
• Multivariable regression analysis examined predictors of perception scores, including professional role and weekly clinical hours.

Main Results:

• A total of 234 practitioners responded, with a mean perception score of 73.3 (SD 9.5).
• Obstetric providers reported significantly higher perception scores than anesthesia and midwifery providers.
• Providers working over 60 hours weekly reported significantly lower perception scores.

Conclusions:

• On average, L&D providers perceive SIPRs as effective for promoting teamwork.
• Professional role and weekly work hours significantly influence these perceptions.
• Further research is recommended to address perception gaps and strengthen interprofessional collaboration.