Interprofessional Collaborative Practice in the Medical Intensive Care Unit: a Survey of Caregivers' Perspectives.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Research on caregivers, defined as designated family members or support persons, in the medical intensive care unit (MICU) has primarily focused on their emotional needs and experiences, thus leaving a gap in knowledge related to their perceptions of team dynamics. OBJECTIVE:To examine caregivers' perceptions of team interactions and competencies for interprofessional collaborative practice (IPCP) and overall satisfaction with the MICU team. METHODS:The Support Person Jefferson Teamwork Observation Guide (JTOG)™ was administered to a convenience sample of caregivers in the MICU at a large urban academic medical center between May 2016 and December 2016. RESULTS:One hundred sixty-one JTOG surveys were completed. Caregivers agreed on the importance of healthcare professionals work

SUBMITTER: Chen DW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6153212 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature