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Michelle M Milic1, DorAnne Donesky2, Naomi Tzril Saks3
1Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, and Division of Palliative Care Medicine, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
Journal of Palliative Medicine
|September 10, 2025
Summary
This article provides ten tips to enhance teamwork in palliative care. It focuses on interprofessional collaboration to optimize patient care and team function across various settings.
Area of Science:
- Palliative Care
- Healthcare Teamwork
- Interprofessional Collaboration
Background:
- High-quality palliative care relies on interprofessional teams.
- Limited guidance exists for optimizing and sustaining palliative care teamwork.
- Defining interprofessional collaboration is crucial for team effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide practical guidance for optimizing interprofessional teamwork in palliative care.
- To support healthcare professionals in practicing at the top of their scope.
- To enhance the overall functionality of palliative care teams.
Main Methods:
- Synthesized current data and best practices.
- Elicited insights from an interprofessional author team of palliative specialists.
- Developed ten actionable tips for improving teamwork.
Main Results:
- The article presents ten tips to bolster collaboration, integration, and communication.
- These tips are relevant for all palliative care teams across practice settings.
- Focus is on enhancing teamwork among team members, community providers, and referral sources.
Conclusions:
- Implementing these tips can promote and advance integrated teamwork in palliative care.
- Enhanced teamwork can lead to improved patient care, leadership, and research.
- The strategies support maximizing the functionality of the palliative care team as a whole.
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