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Multidisciplinary teams in the acute care setting

S Lenkman, R Gribbins

    Holistic Nursing Practice
    |April 1, 1994
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study outlines a method for creating effective multidisciplinary teams in hospitals by analyzing organizational culture. It provides a practical, six-step plan for successful team implementation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Organizational Psychology
    • Team Science

    Background:

    • Organizational culture significantly influences team dynamics and effectiveness.
    • Understanding organizational culture is crucial for successful multidisciplinary team (MDT) development.
    • Previous approaches to MDT formation often overlook the foundational role of organizational context.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe organizational culture through key dimensions: goal directedness, human resource perspective, political interests, and values/beliefs.
    • To present a generic, adaptable process for building multidisciplinary teams within diverse hospital settings.
    • To provide a structured framework for implementing MDTs based on organizational analysis.

    Main Methods:

    • Descriptive analysis of organizational culture components.
    • Development of a six-step action plan for MDT formation.
    • Emphasis on in-depth organizational analysis prior to team implementation.

    Main Results:

    • A comprehensive understanding of how organizational culture impacts team building.
    • A practical, step-by-step methodology for establishing MDTs in hospitals.
    • The proposed process is applicable across various hospital environments.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective multidisciplinary team development requires a thorough understanding of the host organization's culture.
    • The presented six-step action plan offers a replicable model for hospital administrators and leaders.
    • Successful MDT implementation hinges on a strategic, culturally informed approach.

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