Guidelines for Cooperation between Nursing Staff and Therapists in Neurological Rehabilitation
Keywords:
interdisciplinary teamwork, rehabilitation, patient care team.Abstract
In neurological rehabilitation, well-functioning teamwork is mandatory in order to ensure an optimal outcome for the patient. Relations between nursing staff and therapists are often strained due to lack of a common language in rehabilitation. Differing goal settings and expectations, and the assignment of roles in the daily workload. At Hochzirl Hospital a task force was called into existence in order to formulate guidelines for multi-professional cooperation.The goals were to define role assignments and boundaries of the professions, to clarify misunderstandings on both sides, and to promote an atmosphere of mutual respect and professional satisfaction for all involved.
Since implementation of these guidelines, interdisciplinary teamwork is no longer an empty cliché, but more often a reality. Mutual respect between the professions has increased, enhancing job satisfaction and creating a better working atmosphere. Conflicts that occur can be solved on a factual instead of an emotional basis.
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How to Cite
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Quirbach E, Brunner B, Kofler M, Saltuari L. Guidelines for Cooperation between Nursing Staff and Therapists in Neurological Rehabilitation. Rev. Colomb. Med. Fis. Rehabil. [Internet]. 2012 Apr. 19 [cited 2024 May 16];20(2):27-31. Available from: https://revistacmfr.org/index.php/rcmfr/article/view/21
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