[Optimising skill mix in nursing homes: Enhancing team composition and interprofessional collaboration]

Marleen Lovink1, Annette O A Plouvier1, Sofie Barendse1

  • 1Universitair Kennisnetwerk Ouderenzorg Nijmegen (UKON), Afdeling Eerstelijnsgeneeskunde, Radboudumc, Nijmegen.

Summary

Nursing homes are optimizing team composition and interprofessional collaboration to address complex care needs and staff shortages. This improves care delivery by clarifying roles and enhancing teamwork.

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