Introducing the individual Teamwork Observation and Feedback Tool (iTOFT): Development and description of a new interprofessional teamwork measure.
The individual Teamwork Observation and Feedback Tool (iTOFT) was devised by a consortium of seven universities in recognition of the need for a means of observing and giving feedback to individual learners undertaking an interprofessional teamwork task. It was developed through a literature review of the existing teamwork assessment tools, a discussion of accreditation standards for the health professions, Delphi consultation and field-testing with an emphasis on its feasibility and acceptability for formative assessment. There are two versions: the Basic tool is for use with students who have little clinical teamwork experience and lists 11 observable behaviours under two headings: 'shared decision making' and 'working in a team'. The Advanced version is for senior students and junior health professionals and has 10 observable behaviours under four headings: 'shared decision making', 'working in a team', 'leadership', and 'patient safety'. Both versions include a comprehensive scale and item descriptors. Further testing is required to focus on its validity and educational impact.
a Centre for Research in Learning and Change , University of Technology Sydney , Sydney , New South Wales , Australia.
Jill
J
Thistlethwaite
b Centre of Research Excellence in Telehealth , University of Queensland , Brisbane , Queensland , Australia.
Kathy
K
Dallest
c School of Health & Human Services , Central Queensland University , Rockhampton , Queensland , Australia.
Monica
M
Moran
a Centre for Research in Learning and Change , University of Technology Sydney , Sydney , New South Wales , Australia.
Roger
R
Dunston
d Sydney Medical School , University of Sydney , Sydney , New South Wales , Australia.
Chris
C
Roberts
e School of Medicine , University of Queensland , Brisbane , Queensland , Australia.
Diann
D
Eley
f School of Nursing , Midwifery and Social Work, University of Queensland , Brisbane , Queensland , Australia.
Fiona
F
Bogossian
g Interactive Leadership and Management Development , The Crannoch , Sheffield , UK.
Dawn
D
Forman
h Faculty of Medicine , University of British Columbia , Vancouver , British Columbia , Canada.
Lesley
L
Bainbridge
h Faculty of Medicine , University of British Columbia , Vancouver , British Columbia , Canada.
Donna
D
Drynan
i Department of Medical Education , Curtin University, Bentley , Perth , Western Australia , Australia.
Sue
S
Fyfe
D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D000068156:Formative Feedback; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007857:Leadership; D019370:Observation; D010348:Patient Care Team
Feedback; formative assessment; interprofessional teamwork; observable behaviours; observation