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Introducing an innovative method in team conferences
F Jelles1, C A Van Bennekom, G J Lankhorst
1University Hospital Vrije Universiteit, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Disability and Rehabilitation
|July 1, 1996
Summary
The Rehabilitation Activities Profile report system (RAP-TEAM) was introduced to improve multidisciplinary team conferences. While initial professional satisfaction was mixed, benefits were reported, suggesting change processes require adequate time.
Area of Science:
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Healthcare Management
- Medical Informatics
Background:
- Multidisciplinary team conferences are crucial in rehabilitation medicine.
- Structuring these conferences effectively can enhance patient care and team collaboration.
- The Rehabilitation Activities Profile report system (RAP-TEAM) was developed as an innovative approach.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the introduction of the RAP-TEAM system.
- To evaluate the effects of RAP-TEAM on the satisfaction of healthcare professionals.
- To identify challenges and provide recommendations for implementing innovative changes in healthcare settings.
Main Methods:
- The RAP-TEAM system was implemented in three distinct multidisciplinary teams.
- Professional satisfaction was assessed before and after the introduction of RAP-TEAM.
- Qualitative and quantitative data were likely collected to understand experiences and outcomes.
Main Results:
- RAP-TEAM did not significantly influence professional satisfaction in two of the three teams.
- Professional satisfaction decreased in one team following RAP-TEAM implementation.
- Despite mixed satisfaction results, professionals reported more benefits than disadvantages associated with RAP-TEAM.
Conclusions:
- The introduction of innovative methods like RAP-TEAM requires sufficient time for adaptation and effectiveness.
- Successful implementation of change in healthcare necessitates full attention and awareness from all stakeholders.
- Further research with longer follow-up periods may be needed to fully ascertain the impact of RAP-TEAM.