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Consensus on the definition and attributes of person-centered teamwork: An e-Delphi study
Alida Viljoen1, Ronell Leech1, Paul Slater2
1Department of Nursing Science, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa.
Experts reached consensus on a definition for person-centered teamwork, a collaborative approach improving healthcare outcomes. This definition provides a foundation for building effective, person-centered teams in clinical practice.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Delivery
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient-Centered Care
Background:
- Effective healthcare necessitates person-centeredness and teamwork to enhance patient outcomes.
- While individual definitions exist, a consensus on combined person-centered teamwork was lacking.
- Previous concept analysis yielded a preliminary definition, but further consensus was needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To achieve consensus on the definition and attributes of person-centered teamwork.
- To refine understanding of this combined concept among experts.
Main Methods:
- A consensus design employing an e-Delphi methodology facilitated expert collaboration.
- Twelve experts from academic and clinical fields participated in online engagement rounds.
Main Results:
- Consensus on attributes was achieved with 82% agreement after the first round.
- The definition of person-centered teamwork reached 82% consensus after three rounds of refinement.
- The finalized definition was adjusted based on expert input.
Conclusions:
- The e-Delphi method successfully established consensus on person-centered teamwork's definition and attributes.
- The consensus definition clarifies the concept, enhancing its potential clinical practice application.
- This work provides a foundation for building person-centered teams to improve patient outcomes and understanding of the Delphi method's value in research.
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