Lecture 2

Question 1

What is interdisciplinary working?

Answer 1

This is a type of working that involves collaboration between two or more professions to achieve common goals and solve complex issues

Question 2

What does the interdisciplinary team include?

Answer 2

This team includes various healthcare professionals, family members, and the patient at the centre of care

Question 3

What benefits does interdisciplinary care provide?

Answer 3

Interdisciplinary care provides holistic patient care, enhances problem-solving, and strengthens critical thinking

Question 4

What are the qualities of effective teams?

Answer 4

Effective team members possess qualities such as good communication, critical thinking, flexibility, and emotional intelligence

Question 5

What barriers prevent effective interdisciplinary working?

Answer 5

Hierarchy, role confusion, and communication breakdowns

Question 6

What strategies can be used to overcome the barriers?

Answer 6

Conflict resolution, role clarity training, and building a culture of inclusivity

Question 7

What does Lencioni’s five Dysfunctions of a Team model identify?

Answer 7

It identifies the key issues affecting team performance, including lack of trust and fear of conflict

Question 8

Why is psychological safety crucial?

Answer 8

This is crucial for team effectiveness, allowing for interpersonal risk-taking and learning from mistakes