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Best practices on team communication: interprofessional practice in oncology
Laura D'Alimonte1,2, Elizabeth McLaney3,4,5, Lisa Di Prospero6,2
1Department of Radiation Therapy, Odette Cancer Centre.
Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care
|January 22, 2019
Summary
Effective communication is vital for interprofessional care teams. Interactive, team-based learning and explicit practice of communication skills are recommended for optimizing patient care.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare communication
- Interprofessional collaboration
Background:
- Effective communication is crucial for high-quality patient care within interprofessional teams.
- Technological advancements have improved communication, yet further innovation is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the literature on communication within interprofessional care teams.
- To identify key elements for enhancing team communication and patient care.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on interprofessional education and team communication assessment.
- Analysis of studies favoring interactive, team-based learning approaches like simulation.
Main Results:
- Interprofessional education and communication assessment are fundamental for collaborative care.
- Interactive, team-based learning with explicit practice and feedback enhances communication competencies.
Conclusions:
- Teams should adopt strategies for accessible, timely communication.
- Ongoing training in effective communication is essential.
- Communication excellence is key to high-performing teams and optimal patient care.
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