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Interprofessional Collaboration in the Management of Complex Infectious Disease Cases
Colette D Baudoin1, Melissa LeBrun1, Cathy McAtee1
1School of Nursing, Loyola University-New Orleans, 6363 S. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA.
Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America
|July 24, 2026
Summary
Interprofessional teams in intensive care units improve infectious disease management. These teams enhance antimicrobial stewardship, patient care, and offer cost savings for complex cases.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Healthcare Management
- Team-Based Care
Background:
- Intensive care units (ICUs) face complex infectious disease challenges.
- Effective management requires coordinated efforts from diverse healthcare professionals.
- Existing frameworks for interprofessional collaboration are crucial for optimizing patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the benefits of interprofessional teams in ICU infectious disease management.
- To emphasize the role of organizational frameworks in establishing these teams.
- To demonstrate the positive impact of collaborative care on patient outcomes and healthcare costs.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on interprofessional team models in ICUs.
- Analysis of the impact of team-based care on antimicrobial stewardship.
- Evaluation of cost-saving potentials and comprehensive patient care strategies.
Main Results:
- Interprofessional teams enhance antimicrobial stewardship and recognition of whole-patient care needs.
- These teams provide a cost-saving approach to managing complex infectious diseases.
- Optimized treatment of infections with antibiotics and antivirals is achieved through diverse skill sets.
Conclusions:
- Interprofessional teams are beneficial for both patients and healthcare organizations in the ICU.
- Implementing interprofessional team frameworks leads to positive outcomes in infectious disease management.
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary approaches optimize the treatment of complex infections.
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