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Multidisciplinary mental health teams

M Slade1, A Rosen, R Shankar

  • 1PRiSM, Psychiatric Research in Service Measurement, Institute of Psychiatry, London, England.

The International Journal of Social Psychiatry
|January 1, 1995
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Multidisciplinary mental health teams show varied skill development. Psychiatric nurses and occupational therapists excel in community settings, while psychiatrists and clinical psychologists lead research efforts.

Area of Science:

  • Mental Health Professionals
  • Healthcare Management
  • Team Dynamics

Background:

  • Multidisciplinary mental health teams are crucial for comprehensive patient care.
  • Understanding the specific roles and skill distributions within these teams is essential for optimizing service delivery.
  • Variations in practice and skill development across different professional groups and settings require investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To survey current practices in Indian and Australian multidisciplinary mental health teams.
  • To assess leadership skills, conflict resolution, and therapeutic abilities among team members.
  • To identify factors influencing skill development and team functioning across different settings.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted among 91 staff members in multidisciplinary mental health teams in India and Australia.

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  • Data collected focused on leadership, conflict resolution, and therapeutic skills.
  • Analysis explored associations between training length, professional roles, and work settings (hospital vs. community).

    • Main Results:

    • Training length correlated with management skills, particularly in community-based psychiatric nurses and occupational therapists.
    • Community teams exhibited more consensual decision-making than hospital teams.
    • Psychiatric nurses dedicated most time to clinical work; occupational therapists were rated lower in therapeutic skills compared to other professions.
    • Psychiatrists and clinical psychologists were most involved in research activities.

    Conclusions:

    • The study highlights differential skill development and practice patterns within mental health teams.
    • Psychiatric nurses and occupational therapists demonstrate strong community-based skills, while psychiatrists and clinical psychologists contribute significantly to research.
    • A core team of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, and social workers can manage most activities, with clinical psychologists valuable for research and evaluation.