title: When opposites don't attract: one rehabilitation hospital's journey to improve communication and collaboration between nurses and therapists.
abstract: Collaboration and communication are key to successful teamwork that results in positive patient outcomes. This article shares the journey of one rehabilitation hospital to improve collaboration and teamwork among the nursing and therapy staff. A year-long series of staff retreats focused on improving interprofessional communication proved successful, resulting in the revitalization of an interdisciplinary unit council.
authors.forename: Valorie
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Brooks
authors.forename: Bobbie
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Rhodes
authors.forename: Nicole
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Tefft
mesh_terms: D006782:Hospitals, Special; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D009726:Nurses; D010348:Patient Care Team; D059825:Physical Therapists; D024382:Professional Role