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An Integrative Review of Interprofessional Teamwork and Required Competence in Specialized Palliative Care.

Authors :
Kesonen, Pauliina
Salminen, Leena
Kero, Johanna
Aappola, Johanna
Haavisto, Elina
Source :
Omega: Journal of Death & Dying; Aug2024, Vol. 89 Issue 3, p1047-1073, 27p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

To deliver quality care, social and healthcare professionals should be competent both in their own professional work and interprofessionally. The aim of this integrative review was to describe interprofessional teamwork and the required competencies for teamwork in specialized palliative care. Totally 14 studies published between 2003 and 2020 were included in the review. Interprofessional teamwork was described from the patients and professionals' perspective. The required interprofessional competencies were described as teamwork knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values. Interprofessional teamwork is one of the essential factors in providing holistic and ethically sustainable care to palliative patients. The way how professionals confront death and dying effects the whole team; this suggests that support practices are important in palliative care settings. Ascertaining the interprofessional competence in palliative care will produce better collaborative practices and increase the care outcomes. The findings can be used as a framework when developing interventions to promote clinical and educational practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00302228
Volume :
89
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Omega: Journal of Death & Dying
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
178939317
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/00302228221085468