Developing and measuring progress toward collaborative, integrated, interdisciplinary health care teams

J Interprof Care. 2004 May;18(2):183-96. doi: 10.1080/13561820410001686936.

Abstract

In this article we report the results of a longitudinal study of an intervention to enhance interdisciplinary team functioning in a primary care setting. Components of the team development intervention are outlined. Team members' assessments of progress towards expressing values consistent with an effective team--as measured through the System for the Multiple Level Observation of Groups (SYMLOG)--are presented and discussed. Institutional, organizational, and team related supports and barriers that affect the development of collaborative, integrated teams are identified and discussed; implications for ensuring teams' success are presented.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cooperative Behavior*
  • Group Processes
  • Humans
  • Interprofessional Relations
  • Longitudinal Studies
  • New England
  • Patient Care Team / organization & administration*
  • Primary Health Care / organization & administration*
  • Program Development
  • Program Evaluation*
  • Workforce