Organizational determinants of information transfer in palliative care teams: A structural equation modeling approach.

ABSTRACT: Several organizational factors facilitate or hinder information transfer in palliative care teams. According to past research, organizational factors that reduce information transfer include the inconsistent use of shared electronic patient files, frequent changes of healthcare staff, a lack of opportunities for personal exchange, and a lack of evaluation of collaborative processes. Insufficient information sharing between professionals can negatively impact patient safety, whereas studies have shown that some organizational factors improve collaboration between professionals and thus contribute to improved patient outcomes. The main purpose of this study is thus to investigate whether, and if so how, organizational factors contribute to successful information exchange in palliative care t

SUBMITTER: Schweighoffer R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8174710 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature