1. Discussion: Collaboration and Teamwork in Health Care
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CareExplain the concept of true collaboration in health care and describe the benefits of
effective interdisciplinary collaboration. Then, describe the characteristics required for
effective collaboration, describe barriers to collaboration, and offer evidence-based
strategies to overcome those barriers. By successfully completing this assessment, you will
demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment
criteria: Show LessCompetency 1: Explain the principles and practices of highly effective
interdisciplinary collaboration.Explain the concept of collaboration in health care.Describe
the characteristics and concepts required for effective interdisciplinary
collaboration.Describe barriers to effective interdisciplinary collaboration.Identify
evidence-based strategies to overcome barriers to effective interdisciplinary
collaboration.Competency 3: Explain the internal and external factors that can affect the
health of individuals, families, communities, and populations.Describe the benefits of
effective collaboration and teamwork in health care for patients, organizations, and team
members.Competency MapCheck Your ProgressUse this online tool to track your
performance and progress through your course.Toggle DrawerContextEvery day, in every
patient setting, health care professionals must interact with other health care professionals,
as well as with providers from other professions to share information, conduct safety and
quality checks, and work with patients in a variety of ways to make sure they understand
their health care needs and will be more likely to comply with treatment plans. Research
consistently shows that interdisciplinary collaboration and teamwork improves the quality
and safety of patient care by recognizing the skills and experience of each team member,
allowing the team to function more effectively and efficiently. Discussion: Collaboration and
Teamwork in Health CareToggle DrawerQuestions to ConsiderTo deepen your
understanding, you are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with
a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of your professional
community.Are interdisciplinary teams commonly used where you work?If so, in which
areas are they more likely to be implemented?If not, in which areas would such a team be
most effective?How can nurses encourage more interdisciplinary teams within their
organizations?Toggle DrawerResourcesSUGGESTED RESOURCESThe following optional
resources are provided to support you in completing the assessment or to provide a helpful
context. For additional resources, refer to the Research Resources and Supplemental

2. Resources in the left navigation menu of your courseroom. Discussion: Collaboration and
Teamwork in Health CareCapella ResourcesAPA Paper Template.APA Paper Tutorial.Show
LessLibrary ResourcesThe following e-books or articles from the Capella University Library
are linked directly in this course:Petri, L. (2010). Concept analysis of interdisciplinary
collaboration. Nursing Forum, 45(2), 73–82.Bender, M., Connelly, C. D., & Brown, C.
(2013). Interdisciplinary collaboration: The role of the clinical nurse leader. Journal of
Nursing Management, 21(1), 165–174.Supper, I., Catalo, O., Lustman, M., Chemla, C.,
Bourgueil, Y., & Letrilliant, L. (2015). Interprofessional collaboration in primary healthcare:
A review of facilitators and barriers perceived by involved actors. Journal of Public Health,
37(4), 717–727.Youngwerth, J., & Twaddle, M. (2011). Cultures of interdisciplinary teams:
How to foster good dynamics. Journal of Palliative Medicine, 14(5), 650–654.Perreault, K., &
Careau, E. (2012). Interprofessional collaboration: One or multiple realities? Journal of
Interprofessional Care, 26(4), 256–258.Course Library GuideA Capella University library
guide has been created specifically for your use in this course. You are encouraged to refer
to the resources in the BSN-FP4002 – Assessment, Communication, and Collaboration
Library Guide to help direct your research.Internet ResourcesAccess the following
resources by clicking the links provided. Please note that URLs change frequently.
Permissions for the following links have either been granted or deemed appropriate for
educational use at the time of course publication.It Takes a Team | Transcript.Assessment
InstructionsYou are part of an interdisciplinary team that has been highly effective. Your
supervisor asks you to write a short article about why the team has been so successful and
submit it to the organizational newsletter for publication.PREPARATIONSearch the Capella
library and the Internet for peer-reviewed journal articles on collaboration and teamwork
in health care. You will need at least 3 articles to support your work on this assessment.
Discussion: Collaboration and Teamwork in Health CareDIRECTIONSIn the article you write
for this assessment, be sure you do the following:Explain the concept of true collaboration
in health care.Describe the benefits of effective collaboration and teamwork in health care
for the following groups:Patients.Organizations.Team members.Describe the characteristics
and concepts required for effective interdisciplinary collaboration.Describe barriers to
effective interdisciplinary collaboration.Identify evidence-based strategies to overcome
barriers to effective interdisciplinary collaboration.Format this assessment according to
current APA style and formatting guidelines.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSInclude a title
page and reference page.Ensure your assessment is 3–4 pages.Use double-spaced, 12-pt.,
Times New Roman font.