Hierarchies in interprofessional training.

This article analyzes qualitative data from a four-day interprofessional training for family medicine residents, pharmacy students, nurse practitioner students, and counseling psychology students. Data was collected through journals, participant observation, and focus groups. Findings from this study demonstrate three key themes related to hierarchy: (1) tension regarding the idea that the physician is the team leader or "quarterback," (2) experiences of marginalization by team members while working in interprofessional teams, and (3) the tendency for issues regarding hierarchy to go unresolved. Additionally, authors briefly address structures within healthcare that contribute to hierarchy as well as a discussion of alternative models of teamwork and healthcare delivery. PMID: 30383437 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Journal of Interprofessional Care - Category: Health Management Tags: J Interprof Care Source Type: research