The Importance of Role Clarity for Development of Interprofessional Teams

J Contin Educ Nurs. 2018 Aug 1;49(8):345-347. doi: 10.3928/00220124-20180718-04.

Abstract

Members of an effective inter-professional team must work cooperatively to blend individual skills and leadership responsibilities and achieve the best outcome for the patient. Each member of an inter-professional team contributes to the diversity of needs required in patient care. Clarity of role responsibilities is essential to improving patient care and interprofessional team success. J Contin Educ Nurs. 2018;49(8):345-347.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Attitude of Health Personnel
  • Cooperative Behavior*
  • Curriculum
  • Education, Nursing, Continuing / organization & administration
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Interprofessional Relations*
  • Leadership*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient Care Team / standards*
  • Professional Role / psychology*