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Correction to: "Getting Everyone on the Same Page": Interprofessional Team Training to Develop Shared Mental Models
Sok Ying Liaw1, Ling Ting Wu2, Lai Fun Wong2
1Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore. nurliaw@nus.edu.sg.
Journal of General Internal Medicine
|February 20, 2020
Summary
Interprofessional team training enhances shared mental models among healthcare professionals during rounds. This collaboration improves communication and patient care coordination.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Education
- Teamwork in Medicine
- Cognitive Science in Healthcare
Context:
- Interprofessional rounds are crucial for patient care coordination.
- Developing shared mental models is essential for effective teamwork.
- Previous research highlights challenges in interprofessional communication.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the impact of interprofessional team training on shared mental models.
- To explore methods for improving team collaboration during clinical rounds.
- To support the development of a unified understanding among healthcare professionals.
Summary:
- The commentary discusses an article on interprofessional team training aimed at fostering shared mental models.
- Training focused on improving communication and understanding among diverse healthcare professionals during patient rounds.
- The goal was to ensure all team members have a consistent understanding of the patient's situation.
Impact:
- Improved team cohesion and communication during patient care.
- Enhanced ability of healthcare teams to anticipate and address patient needs.
- Potential for reduced medical errors and improved patient outcomes through better coordination.
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