Dimensions Of Teamwork Research Articles

Addressing Teamwork Delays during Life-Saving Interventions through an Activity Theory-Informed Analysis

Hemorrhage, or severe blood loss due to injury, is a leading cause of preventable deaths after injury. This study uses and extends activity theory to understand the dynamics of team-based hemorrhage control during trauma resuscitation and to explore potential computerized mechanisms to support this time- and safety-critical process. We reviewed videos of 25 resuscitation cases and analyzed hemorrhage control activities using nine activity theory prompts, including a new prompt-speech intention-a critical but underexplored dimension of teamwork in prior activity theory analyses. Through this process, we identified the most common delay-causing activities and developed routine and non-routine activity models for each. A comparison of these models showed that variations from the routine models emerged due to changes in the division of labor, instruments, community, and speech intentions. We contribute to research on designing socio-technical systems by (1) identifying needs and opportunities for computerized support that address delays in complex medical teamwork and (2) examining how an intervention changes an activity model. We also show how adding detailed speech data aids in identifying contradictions between elements in an activity model.

Meningkatkan Motivasi Belajar Pakat Melalui Model PBL pada Peserta Didik SD Santa Ursula BSD

This study aims to determine the improvement of learning motivation and affective outcomes in the dimensions of teamwork and critical thinking through the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model among students at Santa Ursula BSD Elementary School. The research is based on the issues of low learning motivation, lack of student engagement in learning, and the need to enhance social skills within the context of Catholic Religious Education and Character Education. This study employs classroom action research, with steps including planning, implementation, observation, and reflection in each cycle. The research consists of two cycles conducted with third-grade students in Phase B at Santa Ursula BSD Elementary School, focusing on the subject "The Origins of Moses and His Works for His People" in Catholic Religious Education and Character Education. The research was carried out in September 2024.Data collection techniques included observation and learning motivation rubrics, as well as affective rubrics for the dimensions of teamwork and critical thinking. The data analysis used qualitative descriptive techniques. The results of the first cycle showed an increase in learning motivation and student engagement, although the expected target was not yet achieved. In the second cycle, there was a significant improvement in both learning motivation and students' affective outcomes. The research demonstrated a 36% increase in motivation and student engagement in learning Catholic Religious Education. It is hoped that the PBL approach will create a more active and collaborative learning environment, in line with the objectives of the Merdeka Curriculum and the values in the Pancasila Student Profile.

Patient Safety Culture in a Tertiary Referral Hospital: Evidence from a Main Criterion in Accreditation

Objectives: In Iran’s accreditation program, the patient safety dimension is one of the main dimensions, holding the highest weight among the accreditation criteria. The purpose of this study was to identify the patient safety culture (PSC) in a tertiary referral hospital. Methods: The current study was conducted between March and April 2021 in a tertiary hospital in Iran. The sample size was 628 participants, selected through simple random sampling. The hospital survey on patient safety culture (HSOPSC) was used to assess provider and staff perceptions about patient safety issues, medical errors, and event reporting. The survey included 32 items that measure 10 dimensions of PSC. Normality tests, along with non-parametric Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests, were used to examine the relationship between PSC and demographic variables using SPSS 22 software. Results: Based on current findings, among the 10 dimensions of PSC, teamwork and organizational learning-continuous improvement received the highest scores (83% positive response), which were higher than these variables in the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) data. Conversely, staffing and work pace, as well as hospital management support for patient safety, received the lowest positive scores (43% and 55% positive response, respectively), which were lower than these variables in the AHRQ data. There was a significant positive relationship between dimensions of PSC and older age, female gender, staff with longer working experience, and longer work hours per week (P < 0.05). Conclusions: The majority of our participants felt that patient safety needs to be enhanced. Based on the findings of this study, it is recommended to emphasize the dimensions of “staffing and work pace” and “hospital management support for patient safety” more in the accreditation criteria to strengthen these dimensions in hospitals. Additionally, we have introduced a comprehensive guide for using an international tool to measure PSC, which hospitals can use to succeed in annual accreditation.

The Impact of Soft Skills Training on the Behavior of Multinational Technology Company Employees

This research aims to evaluate the impact of soft skills training on the behaviour of multinational technology company employees - Intel Corporation. A survey questionnaire was designed to gather quantitative data regarding the employees' experiences with soft skills training at Intel Corporation Malaysia, covering various dimensions of communication, leadership, teamwork, and conflict resolution in the data collection. A sample of 150 employees of Intel Corporation in Malaysia responded to the study, providing diverse perspectives on how soft skills training can impact employees’ behavior. The data analysis employed both descriptive and inferential statistics, including correlational and regression analyses. The results indicated that soft skills training significantly enhances employee cooperation, leadership acumen, and communication proficiency. The findings have significant implications for Intel Corporation. Enhanced interpersonal skills from such training contribute to better conflict resolution, improved collaboration, and increased employee satisfaction, ultimately boosting productivity and reducing turnover rates. In conclusion, the study underscores the necessity for continuous investment in soft skills training to cultivate a resilient and adaptive workforce, thereby ensuring sustained organizational success and competitive advantage.

Exploring the Collaboration Skills among Architecture Students: A Quantitative Study in North Cyprus

This research investigates the collaboration competencies among architecture students at Eastern Mediterranean University, in North Cyprus, highlighting the necessity for curricular enhancements to foster teamwork skills essential for professional practice. A structured questionnaire was administered to 77 final-year students, evaluating their knowledge, abilities, and experiences in collaborative settings. Factor analysis revealed twelve key components of collaboration, indicating moderate skill levels overall. Notably, students excelled in work quality, self-reflection, and time management yet exhibited deficiencies in team learning, role adaptability, and equitable idea contribution. This study identified five critical dimensions of teamwork: interpersonal facilitation, collaborative leadership, engagement contribution, active listening, and transparent information exchange. A strong correlation emerged between students’ perceived readiness for collaborative work and their self-rated leadership and interpersonal skills. Comparative analysis showed distinct collaboration skill sets between international and domestic students and across different academic years. These insights emphasize the imperative for architectural education to progressively incorporate specific learning activities and interventions to cultivate teamwork competencies systematically. The development of such skills is vital for preparing graduates to effectively navigate and lead within the multidisciplinary contexts they will face. Recommendations include curriculum redesign to integrate explicit teamwork instruction, faculty development programs, and fostering an educational culture that consistently values collaboration. Future studies should investigate effective pedagogical strategies for nurturing collaboration skills and examine how individual variances affect the acquisition of these critical abilities.

Assessment of Patient Safety Culture Among Nurses Working at Tertiary Care Hospitals in Aljouf Region, Saudi Arabia.

Patient safety is a fundamental element in healthcare quality and a major challenge in achieving universal health coverage, especially in low- and middle-income countries. The first step to improve patient safety is to evaluate the safety culture in hospitals. This study aimed to investigate the patient safety culture among nurses and determine the factors affecting it. This cross-sectional study was conducted among 423 nurses working at tertiary care hospitals in the Al-Jouf region in Saudi Arabia. The highest score for patient safety among nurses was for teamwork within units (16.41 ± 2.44). The lowest score was for nonpunitive response to errors (5.87 ± 1.92). In addition, 83% of the participants did not report any events in the past 12 months. More perception of patient safety was significantly higher among females than males in dimensions of teamwork within units, frequency of events reported, and staffing. Furthermore, teamwork within units, management support for patient safety, staffing, non-punitive response to errors, and handoffs and transitions were significantly higher among participants in direct contact with patients. The Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture (HSOPSC) scale is significantly higher among non-Saudi nurses, nurses with bachelor's education, nurses with less working hours per week, and those who had training on patient safety. The current study showed that the majority of the participants did not report any events in the past 12 months. The highest score for patient safety culture dimensions among nurses was for teamwork within units while the lowest score was for nonpunitive response to errors.

Model Konseptual Pengaruh Keterlibatan Karyawan terhadap Peningkatan Kinerja Karyawan Generasi Y dan Generasi Z pada Perusahaan Swasta

Private companies are an industrial sector that greatly contributes to economic development in Indonesia, especially in terms of employment. The lack of employee engagement that dominates the world of work today with different generations is a problem for company leaders in managing their employees. Private companies must have high-performing employees by involving employees to fully contribute to achieving company goals. Evaluation of employee performance needs to be improved by considering aspects of employee involvement. This research aims to design a conceptual model of the influence of employee involvement on private-sector employee performance. Indicators of employee engagement and employee performance were identified from literature studies. Then, indicators were determined that were relevant to private companies in West Sumatra, then sorted the indicators were based on similarity in terminology. The results of the initial identification stage were 52 indicators of employee engagement consisting of indicators in the dimensions of basic need, management support, teamwork, and growth. Employee performance indicators 39 consist of indicators in the dimensions of effort, job knowledge, quantity, quality, compliance with rules, and interpersonal competence. The next step is validation of the indicators by experts from practitioners, academics, and professionals in the field. The validation results state that all indicators are important and relevant for private companies in West Sumatra. This conceptual model is expected to help private companies improve employee performance.

Analysis of Patient Safety Culture Post of the COVID-19 Outbreak Peak

BACKGROUND: Patient safety culture is an important indicator of the quality of health services. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a health emergency that contributed to the dynamics of handling and providing services in the health sector and put significant pressure on the health sector. Health services during the COVID-19 pandemic faced serious challenges. During a pandemic, safe and high-quality care is an important goal in the patient safety care system, which is an effort to prevent mistakes in providing services. METHOD: This study used analytical descriptive method with a cross-sectional approach and continued with correlation and comparative studies. The sample in this study amounted to 323 respondents by non-probability sampling. RESULTS: At the beginning of the pandemic, especially during the first spike in cases, there was a decline in patient safety culture, especially in the reporting of patient safety incidents. This decline was immediately corrected from 27.6% after the peak of the first pandemic to 52.4% after the peak of the second pandemic to 70% after the peak of the third pandemic. The dimension of teamwork between units had the largest correlation (r = 0.506) with a value of p = 0.000 in the first post-peak pandemic; in the post-peak of the second pandemic, the overall perception dimension of patient safety was the dimension with the largest correlation value (r = 0.547) with a value of p = 0.000. In the third post-peak pandemic, the supervisor/manager expectation dimension and actions that support patient safety were the dimensions that had the largest correlation value (r = 0.255) with a value of p = 0.000. CONCLUSION: There are dominant factors related to the quality of implementing patient safety culture in each post- peak pandemic and there are differences in the quality of implementing patient safety culture for each post-peak pandemic.

Early stages of learning in interprofessional education: stepping towards collective competence for healthcare teams

BackgroundInterprofessional education (IPE) is a core element of many health professional education curricula. To date the focus of much research has been on student perceptions of, and attitudes towards, the learning experience. Little is known about the impact of early IPE experience on how students understand and learn about effective interprofessional teamwork.MethodsThis qualitative study involved first year university students enrolled in health professions degrees and investigated their descriptions of interprofessional teamwork through graphic elicitation and interviews. Participants were enrolled in a large-scale interprofessional unit (subject) in the university.ResultsThe data were analysed through the lens of a tool that classifies dimensions of interprofessional activity. The findings indicated the majority of students had what was classified as a Stage 1 (or ‘nascent’) understanding of integration between work practices and a Stage 2 (or ‘emerging’) understanding of the dimensions of interprofessional teamwork which were commitment, identity, goals, roles and responsibilities, and interdependence.ConclusionsBased on the findings, the stages for a learning trajectory for interprofessional education are proposed and each stage is mapped to dimensions of interprofessional activity. A number of pedagogical strategies are suggested in order to move students through this two-stage model of learning and ensure their readiness for interprofessional teamwork as health professionals.

Team Care for the Care Team: A Scoping Review of the Relational Dimensions of Collaboration in Healthcare Contexts

ABSTRACT Examining team care for the care team, this scoping literature review highlights the relational and compassionate dimensions of collaboration and teamwork that can alleviate healthcare worker suffering and promote well-being in challenging contexts of care. Its goal is to provide greater conceptual clarity about team care and examine the contextual dimensions regarding the needs and facilitators of team care. Analysis of the 48 retained texts identified three broad types of communicative practice that constitute team care: sharing; supporting; and leading with compassion. The environmental conditions facilitating team care included a caring team culture and specific and accessible organizational supports. These results are crystallized into a conceptual model of team care that situates team care within a system of team and organizational needs and anticipated outcomes. Gaps in the literature are noted and avenues for future research are suggested.

Valuing employee productivity through the participative teamwork approach of telecommunication firms

The study examined the influence of teamwork on employee productivity in selected telecommunication firms in Delta State. The specific objectives of the study are to; determine the effect of team trust on employee productivity in selected firms in Delta State; ascertain the effect of reward and recognition on employee productivity in selected firms in Delta State and examine the effect of competent leadership on employee productivity in selected firms in Delta State. The study adopted a cross-sectional research design method. A sample size of 62 was chosen out of the 273 population of the study. The simple random sampling technique was adopted for the study. The instrument that was used for data collection is a single set of structured questionnaires. In this study, statistical techniques of data analysis were used. The list includes descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression analysis. All analysis was done using the statistical package for social science (SPSS) software version 25. Findings showed that team trust (ß = 0.181, P<0.05), reward and recognition (ß = 0.602, P<0.05), and competent leadership (ß = 0.128, P<0.05) have a positive effect on employee productivity. Findings showed that 40% of the change in employee productivity was brought about by the dimensions of teamwork. The study concluded that teamwork has a significant positive effect on Employee productivity in telecommunication firms. The study recommended amongst others that Managers must plan and design an appropriate reward system for the employee and encourage their participation in team arrangements for effective performance to be achieved and also create a conducive and trustable environment for synergetic teamwork. The study demonstrated that trust is a very crucial aspect of the team values and way of life which brings about togetherness in achieving specific goals of an organization.

Designing Beyond Borders: A Study of E-Design and Virtual Collaboration in Modern Innovation

In the contemporary globalised and dynamic landscape, the phenomenon of innovation transcends territorial limitations. The research paper titled “Designing Beyond Borders” examines the field of E-Design and virtual collaboration, investigating their significant contributions to promoting contemporary innovation on a global scale. The proliferation of sophisticated digital technology and the increasing prevalence of remote work have greatly enlarged the conventional boundaries of innovation, resulting in a significant increase in opportunities for creativity, problem-solving, and worldwide collaboration. This study utilises a comprehensive analysis of relevant literature, case studies, and expert interviews to explore the various aspects of E-Design and virtual collaboration. This statement elucidates the profound influence of these approaches on several sectors, encompassing product design, software development, architecture, and healthcare. This study offers useful insights into the techniques and tools that facilitate teams in overcoming geographical boundaries, time zones, and cultural differences to create extraordinary innovation outcomes, through the examination of real-world instances and best practises. the research study titled “Designing Beyond Borders” delves into the complexities and constraints related to EDesign and virtual cooperation. It specifically focuses on the obstacles of establishing trust, ensuring effective communication, and safeguarding intellectual property in the context of a digital environment without geographical boundaries. The text also delves into the psychological and sociological dimensions of virtual teamwork, emphasising the significance of cultivating a sense of belonging and shared purpose among individuals collaborating remotely. The study highlights the significance of E-Design and virtual collaboration as both a reactive measure to global disasters, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and a proactive approach for fostering sustainable innovation in the long run. In the current day, it is crucial for organisations to possess a comprehensive comprehension of virtual collaboration and E-Design in order to maintain competitiveness and relevance amongst the dynamic digital landscape.

Assessing Team Member Effectiveness among higher education students using 180° perspective

Higher education institutions are increasingly aware of the advisability of training students in teamwork, as professional organisations require their employees to integrate in complex projects with other colleagues. Nevertheless, assessing the acquisition of teamwork skills by students is not an easy task. This research evaluates a project implemented with students on the Bachelor's degree in Business Administration in which the evolution of teamwork skills was tracked while they were doing a team-based assignment. For this purpose, the CATME-BARS scale was employed to evaluate the teamwork skills in peer-assessments during the semester. In addition, the SLPI was used for evaluating leadership. The teamwork dimensions that emerged as significant gave priority to social interdependence over the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the teammate. The student profile was revealed as a key factor. The free-rider problem was detected in the Erasmus students (exchange students). Belonging to more demanding groups and the self-perception of leadership had a positive effect on teamwork effectiveness. In our results, gender and job experience did not influence teamwork effectiveness. Some students underwent a process of personal maturation thanks to the reflection on this soft skill. The research carried out highlights the importance of teamwork ability in university students.

Resuscitation Team Members 'Experiences of Teamwork: A Qualitative Study.

Despite the obvious importance of teamwork in emergency care, the dimensions of teamwork in resuscitation remain a subject of debate among specialists and researchers. The aim of this study was to identify the dimensions of teamwork based on the experiences of members of the resuscitation team. This study was conducted between March 2020 and April 2021. By purposive sampling, participants were selected. Sixteen semi-structured interviews were conducted with experienced emergency nurses and emergency medicine residents individually and analysed through deductive content analysis by using the Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety (TeamSTEPPS) model. Interviews were encoded for analysis using MAXQDA software (version 2020). Three main categories were identified around teamwork in resuscitation. These categories were as follows (1) leadership, (2) teamwork, and (3) essential prerequisites for resuscitation. The main leadership category consisted of three sub-categories of time management, resource allocation, and task management. From sub-categories, situation monitoring, communication, and mutual support, the main category of teamwork emerged. Also, the emerging category of essential prerequisites for regeneration included two generic categories: professional requirements and workplace requirements and the teamwork category included situation monitoring, communication, and mutual support. Based on the experiences of the resuscitation team members, leadership, teamwork, and essential prerequisites for resuscitation are the most important dimensions of teamwork in resuscitation. Recognizing the dimensions of teamwork in resuscitation is an initial step and then should be reflected in educational programs and future guidelines.

Corporate culture and bank debt

We examine the relationship between corporate culture and the use of bank debt. We find that U.S. firms with superior corporate culture are associated with less bank debt. We also find that this finding is driven mainly by the teamwork, innovation, and quality dimensions of corporate culture. Our channel analysis shows that the negative relation between corporate culture and bank debt is driven by both information asymmetry and corporate governance channels. Overall, we show that corporate culture has important implications for firms’ bank debt.

Healthcare professionals’ perceptions of patient safety culture and teamwork in intrapartum care: a cross-sectional study

BackgroundIn complex healthcare organizations, such as intrapartum care, both patient safety culture and teamwork are important aspects of patient safety. Patient safety culture is important for the values and norms shared by interprofessional teams in an organization, and such values are principles that guide team members’ behavior. The aim of this study was 1) to investigate differences in perceptions of patient safety culture and teamwork between professions (midwives, physicians, nursing assistants) and between labor wards in intrapartum care and 2) to explore the potential associations between teamwork and overall perceptions of patient safety and frequency of events reported. MethodsThe design was cross-sectional, using the Swedish version of the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture (14 dimensions) and the TeamSTEPPS® Teamwork Perceptions Questionnaire (5 dimensions). Midwives, physicians, and nursing assistants in three labor wards in Sweden in 2018 were included. Descriptive statistics, the Kruskal–Wallis H test, two-way ANOVA, and standard multiple regression analysis were used.ResultsThe questionnaires were completed by 184 of the 365 healthcare professionals, giving a response rate of 50.4%. Two-way ANOVA showed a significant main effect of profession on two patient safety culture dimensions and one teamwork dimension and a significant main effect of labor ward on four patient safety culture dimensions and four teamwork dimensions. A significant interaction effect of profession and labor ward was found on four patient safety culture dimensions and four teamwork dimensions. The regression analysis revealed that four out of the five teamwork dimensions explained 40% of the variance in the outcome dimension ´Overall perceptions of patient safety´.ConclusionsThe results of the study indicate that profession and labor ward are important for healthcare professionals' perceptions of patient safety culture and teamwork in intrapartum care. Teamwork perceptions are significant for overall patient safety.

The teamwork structure, process, and context of a paediatric cardiac surgery team in Mongolia: A mixed‐methods approach

IntroductionEffective teamwork in paediatric cardiac surgery is known to improve team performance and surgical outcomes. However, teamwork in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs), including Mongolia, is understudied. We examined multiple dimensions of teamwork to inform a team‐based training programme to strengthen paediatric cardiac surgical care in Mongolia.MethodsWe used a mixed‐methods approach, combining social network analysis and in‐depth interviews with medical staff, to explore the structure, process, quality, and context of teamwork at a single medical centre. We conceptualised the team's structure based on communication frequency among the members (n = 24) and explored the process, quality, and context of teamwork via in‐depth interviews with select medical staff (n = 9).ResultsThe team structure was highly dense and decentralised, but the intensive care unit nurses showed high betweenness‐centrality. In the quality and process domain of teamwork, we did not find a regular joint decision‐making process, leading to the absence of common goals among the team members. Although role assignment among the medical staff was explicit, those strictly defined roles hindered active communication about patient information and responsibility‐sharing. Most interviewees did not agree with the organisational policies that limited discussions among team members; therefore, medical staff continued to share training and work experiences with each other, leading to strong and trustworthy relationships.ConclusionThe findings of this study underscore the importance of well‐structured and goal‐oriented communication between medical staff, as well as the management of the quality of collaboration within a team to increase teamwork effectiveness in paediatric cardiac surgery teams in LMICs.

Enhancing Triangular Dimensions of Teamwork at the Top through Knowledge Donating An exploratory study

Enhancing Triangular Dimensions of Teamwork at the Top through Knowledge Donating An exploratory study

EFFECT OF TEAMWORK ON SURVIVAL OF MANUFACTURING SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA

In many industries, teamwork is critical to enterprise existence. However, many manufacturing small and medium firms (SMEs) in Nigeria have failed to survive before their fifth birthday. The aim of this positivistic study is to examine the effect of teamwork on the survival of manufacturing SMEs in Nigeria. A structured questionnaire is used to collect data from 364 owner-managers of manufacturing SMEs selected using stratified random sampling technique. Structural equation modeling (SEM) is used to analyze data. Results show that teamwork has a strong, positive, and significant effect on the survival of manufacturing SMEs in Nigeria. More specifically, the dimension of communication is a strong predictor of SME's survival, followed by recognition, team spirit, and collaboration. The study concludes that there is a variety of critical dimensions of teamwork for the survival of manufacturing SMEs. The study also recommends that if manufacturing SMEs are to survive and thrive in Nigeria, owner-managers must demonstrate and promote a multi-dimensional and nuanced vision of teamwork. The study's findings have key pragmatic and research implications.

Patient safety culture: a survey of private sector tertiary care hospital of Lahore, Pakistan

Patient safety is a critical component to improving healthcare quality. Due to the potential of growing recognition and importance of establishing a patient safety culture within healthcare organizations, assessing existing patient safety culture is a prerequisite. Despite a vital role in delivering quality care, little attention has been given to describe healthcare professionals' perceptions and expectations of the patient safety culture in Pakistan. Objective:The current study aimed to assess the patient safety culture at a private tertiary hospital in Lahore from the perspectives of doctors and nurses. Methods: This cross-sectional study collected data from 120 nurses and doctors of the private hospital using the Hospital Survey of Patient Safety Culture (HSOPSC).The respondent's demographic characteristics and study variables influencing patient safety culture were presented through descriptive statistics, and a chi-square test was applied to identify the variable influencing patient safety.Results: The current study outcomes revealed a positive score for different dimensions ranging from 32.1% to 86.5%. The dimension of organizational learning-continuous improvement (86.5%) and teamwork within units (81.7%) had the highest scores as compared to teamwork across units (74.7%), feedback and communication about the error (73.7%), management support for patient safety (71.6%), supervisor/ manager expectations and actions promoting patient safety (69.8%), communication openness (65.4%), overall perceptions of patient safety (62%), frequency of events reported (53.7%), handoffs and transitions (49.9%), staffing (33.3%) and non-punitive response to errors (32.1%).Conclusion: The current study's findings highlighted a less positive attitude of doctors and nurses towards patient safety culture within their organizations. The outcomes of the present study could be used for designing and establishing interventions to improve patient safety practices in similar tertiary care settings across Pakistan.