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A Novel Approach for the Administration of Medications and Fluids in Emergency Scenarios and Settings
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[Interdisciplinary and interprofessional communication in intensive and emergency care]
Boris Böll1, Jan-Hendrik Naendrup2, Eyleen Reifarth2
1Klinik I für Innere Medizin, Centrum für Integrierte Onkologie (CIO), Internistische Intensivmedizin/Hämatologie-Onkologie, Uniklinik Köln, Kerpener Str. 62, 50937, Köln, Deutschland. boris.boell@uk-koeln.de.
Medizinische Klinik, Intensivmedizin Und Notfallmedizin
|September 6, 2022
Summary
Effective interprofessional communication is crucial in intensive care and emergency medicine for patient care and staff well-being. Despite recognized importance, its implementation remains limited, necessitating targeted strategies for improvement.
Area of Science:
- Medical communication
- Healthcare teamwork
- Critical care medicine
Context:
- Professional communication is a significant challenge in critical care due to acute conditions, time pressures, and team dynamics.
- Effective communication is vital for high-quality patient care, practitioner satisfaction, and mental health in intensive care and emergency settings.
Purpose:
- To review current literature on the clinical relevance and advancements in interdisciplinary and interprofessional communication.
- To highlight the importance and current state of communication strategies in intensive care and emergency medicine.
Summary:
- Conflicts often arise between medical and nursing staff, particularly concerning patient prognosis and end-of-life decisions.
- Structural interventions like team meetings and training can enhance communication, but are underrepresented in practice and research.
- Despite growing recognition, routine application of interprofessional communication in critical care remains scarce.
Impact:
- Improved communication can enhance patient outcomes and reduce workload for healthcare professionals.
- Targeted communication strategies can significantly benefit intensive care and emergency medicine settings.
- Addressing communication gaps is essential for optimizing critical care delivery and team performance.
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