[Patients in complex situation in internal medicine intermediate care unit : An example of interprofessionality]

Area of Science:

• Internal Medicine
• Patient Care Management

Context:

• Managing patients with complex conditions presents challenges in both outpatient and hospital settings.
• Patient complexity is dynamic, influenced by treatment location and involving multiple healthcare professionals.
• General internal medicine wards frequently manage complex patients due to multi-system involvement and the need for personalized care.

Purpose:

• To address the challenges in managing complex patient situations within an internal medicine intermediate care unit.
• To improve care planning and team satisfaction when standard guidelines are insufficient.

Summary:

• Complex patients often require a tailored approach, necessitating collaboration among multiple healthcare providers.
• Interprofessional collaboration, facilitated by regular communication and meetings, was implemented in an internal medicine intermediate care unit.
• This initiative led to enhanced care plans and increased satisfaction among the healthcare team.

Impact:

• Improved care plans for complex patients.
• Increased satisfaction among healthcare teams managing complex cases.
• Highlights the importance of interprofessional collaboration in addressing systemic unpreparedness for complex patient needs.