title: Implementation of collaborative practice through interdisciplinary rounds on a general surgery service.
abstract: Interdisciplinary teaching rounds were initiated on a general surgery service at a university teaching hospital. These rounds were designed to promote more efficient patient care by providing an opportunity for enhanced communication among health-care professionals. Improved collaboration is a prerequisite for implementation of critical paths and case management. The authors describe their methods of rounds development and the impact of the rounds on patient outcomes.
authors.affiliation: University Hospital & Clinics, Columbia, Missouri, USA.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Felten
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Cady
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Metzler
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Burton
mesh_terms: D019090:Case Management / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003142:Communication; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education*; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*