A2 Refereed review article in a scientific journal
An Integrative Review of Interprofessional Teamwork and Required Competence in Specialized Palliative Care
Authors: Kesonen Pauliina, Salminen Leena, Kero Johanna, Aappola Johanna, Haavisto Elina
Publisher: SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC
Publication year: 2022
Journal: OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying
Journal name in source: OMEGA-JOURNAL OF DEATH AND DYING
Journal acronym: OMEGA-J DEATH DYING
Article number: 00302228221085468
Number of pages: 27
ISSN: 0030-2228
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/00302228221085468
Web address : https://doi.org/10.1177%2F00302228221085468
Self-archived copy’s web address: https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/175216450
To deliver quality care, social and healthcare professionals should be competent both in their own professional work and interprofessionally. The aim of this integrative review was to describe interprofessional teamwork and the required competencies for teamwork in specialized palliative care. Totally 14 studies published between 2003 and 2020 were included in the review. Interprofessional teamwork was described from the patients and professionals' perspective. The required interprofessional competencies were described as teamwork knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values. Interprofessional teamwork is one of the essential factors in providing holistic and ethically sustainable care to palliative patients. The way how professionals confront death and dying effects the whole team; this suggests that support practices are important in palliative care settings. Ascertaining the interprofessional competence in palliative care will produce better collaborative practices and increase the care outcomes. The findings can be used as a framework when developing interventions to promote clinical and educational practices.
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