The Work is Only as Good as the Team: Strategies for Developing a Strong Interprofessional Team Collaboration-Lecture Presentation

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In this video, the speaker, Dr. Hella Thorning, discusses the importance of interprofessional teamwork and collaboration when working with individuals with severe mental illness. She emphasizes the need for multiple professionals with different knowledge and skills to work together effectively to address the complex challenges faced by these individuals. Dr. Thorning highlights the role of effective leadership, clear communication, and a trauma-informed perspective in building collaborative teams. She also introduces the concept of implementation science and its role in sustaining new ways of practicing over time. <br /><br />Using the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model as an example, Dr. Thorning explains how interprofessional collaboration can be implemented in practice. She discusses the training and support provided by the ACT Institute, as well as the importance of aligning organizational policies and regulations with the goals of the interprofessional team. <br /><br />Overall, Dr. Thorning emphasizes the importance of building a shared mission and vision, understanding and respecting different professional roles, fostering effective communication, and being responsive to the social determinants that influence individuals with severe mental illness. The goal is to provide comprehensive, person-centered care that improves outcomes for the individuals and communities served. <br /><br />(No credits were mentioned in the video)

Keywords

interprofessional teamwork

collaboration

severe mental illness

leadership

clear communication

trauma-informed perspective

implementation science