Implementation of collaborative practice through interdisciplinary rounds on a general surgery service.
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.
Felten
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University Hospital & Clinics, Columbia, Missouri, USA.
Cady
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Metzler
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Burton
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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*