Exploring healthcare staff narratives to gain an in-depth understanding of changing multidisciplinary team power dynamics during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) are integral to healthcare provision. However, healthcare has historically adopted a hierarchical power structure meaning some voices within the MDT have more influence than others. While power dynamics can influence interprofessional communication and care coordination, the field's understanding of these power structures during the COVID-19 pandemic is limited.

Methods

Adopting a narrative inquiry methodology, this research addresses this knowledge gap and provides an in-depth understanding of MDT power dynamics during COVID-19. Using semi-structured interviews (n = 35) and inductive thematic analysis, this research explores staff perspectives of changing power dynamics in MDTs during the pandemic response.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Rogers L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10150666 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature