Perceived barriers to multiprofessional team briefings in operating theatres: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study investigates perceived barriers towards the implementation of multiprofessional team briefings (MPTB) in operating theatres, as well as ways to overcome these perceived barriers. Previous research shows that MPTB can enhance teamwork and communication, but are underused in operating theatres. By adopting a multilevel systems perspective, this study examines perceived barriers and solutions for MPTB implementation.

Design

Participants completed open-ended survey questions. Responses were coded via qualitative content analysis. The analysis focused on themes in the responses and the systems level at which each barrier and solution operates.

Setting

Four tertiary hospitals in Australia.

Participants

103 operating theatre staff, including nurs

SUBMITTER: Fruhen L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7044864 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature