Enabling interprofessional collaboration in delirium management / Interprofessionelle Zusammenarbeit im Delir-Management gestalten
Published Online: Feb 22, 2020
Page range: 1 - 12
Received: May 07, 2019
Accepted: Dec 19, 2019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ijhp-2020-0001
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Introduction
Interprofessional collaboration (IPC) is dependent on different expectations and communication styles. IPC is a meaningful approach to accomplish treatment goals, especially in patients with delirium. Delirium affects approximately 50 % of patients older than 65 years in acute care settings. The constant attention and effort needed to care for patients suffering from delirium is challenging and cannot be provided by one profession alone. Instead, there is a need for IPC.
Aim
This study aims to analyse the structure of IPC in the treatment of patients suffering from delirium.
Method
Data was collected by conducting three group interviews and six individual interviews with members of different professions in an acute care hospital, and analysed by
Results
A model called
Conclusion
Mutual respect and appreciation is fundamental for enabling IPC in the treatment of patients suffering from delirium. Interprofessional education, structured interprofessional care conferences and standardised communication can offer opportunities to foster mutual respect and appreciation which, in turn enable IPC.