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Title
Factors influencing the formation of balanced care teams : the organisation, performance, and perception of nursing care teams and the link with patient outcomes: a systematic scoping review
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Background The composition of care teams is crucial for delivering patient-centered healthcare, yet assembling a well-balanced team remains a challenge. This difficulty stems from the intricate dynamics of team capacity, culture, context, and the demands of the job. The current literature offers limited guidance for decision-makers on how to effectively navigate these dynamics to compose a balanced care team. Methods We conducted a systematic scoping review of literature spanning from 2009 to 2022. The aim was to identify factors that significantly influence the work environment, team performance, nursing outcomes, and patient outcomes within healthcare settings. Our review focused on extracting and synthesizing evidence to uncover these influencing factors. Results Our analysis identified 35 factors that play a significant role in shaping the work environment and influencing team performance, nursing outcomes, and patient outcomes. These factors were categorized into nine key domains: workload, leadership, team composition, stress and demands, professional relationships, safety, logistics and ergonomics, autonomy and responsibility, and transparency and task clearness. Conclusions To improve patient care and nursing job satisfaction, policymakers and decision-makers can consider these influencing factors in the design and management of care teams. The findings advocate for strategic adjustments in these domains to enhance a team’s balance. Furthermore, our review underscores the need for further research to fill the identified gaps in knowledge, offering a directive for future studies into optimal care team composition. This systematic approach to team composition can significantly impact patient outcomes and nurse satisfaction, providing a roadmap for creating more effective and harmonious teams.
Language
English
Source (journal)
BMC health services research. - London
Publication
London : 2024
ISSN
1472-6963
DOI
10.1186/S12913-024-11625-5
Volume/pages
24 :1 (2024) , p. 1-12
Article Reference
1129
ISI
001325059300016
Pubmed ID
39334182
Medium
E-only publicatie
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Creation 27.09.2024
Last edited 22.04.2025
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