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. 2023 Mar 24;10:1119556. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1119556

TABLE 3.

Indicators of interprofessional competency (n = 73), ranked within competency domains.

Communication x¯ Leadership x¯ Interpersonal relationships and mutual support x¯ Monitoring and situational awareness x¯ Student knowledge x¯ Student skills x¯
Communicates respectfully with all members of the healthcare team 3.0 Understands the team structure 5.5 Models effective teamwork 4.9 Prioritizes actions 3.7 Understands interprofessional values and ethics 1.9 Self-awareness 4.0
Effective communication with other professions 4.0 Includes patients and family whānau as part of the team 6.7 Works in partnership with other healthcare professionals to define/articulate common goals 6.4 Monitors status of team’s patient 4.4 Develops an accurate/+ sound knowledge base 2.3 Cultural safety/Competency to work with difference 4.4
Engages in debrief 5.7 Engages in collaborative leadership 6.8 Works collaboratively to improve health outcomes for individuals 6.9 Monitors progress toward achievement of goals 5.0 Understands group dynamics 2.9 Communication 4.6
Uses closed loop communication or “check back” to verify information 6.3 Understands role responsibilities 7.6 Understands roles of other health professionals 6.9 Complies with policy and procedures 5.1 Understands environmental culture 3.2 Reflection 4.8
Understands and uses shared documentation (=) 6.6 Engages in practice that maximizes activities of the team 8.6 Fosters mutual trust 7.1 Monitors context/Triage acuity 5.3 Ability to work to strengths 5.1 Active listening skills 5.4
Understands and uses shared terminology (=) 6.6 Articulates clear goals/Plan 8.6 Respects knowledge and practice of others 7.3 Uses strategies to monitor team performance 5.8 Engages in shared decision-making 5.3 Adaptability 6.7
Communication that facilitates a shared mental model 7.2 Facilitates information sharing 9.3 Advocates for the patient (=) 7.7 Monitors environmental safety 6.2 Develops discipline specific knowledge 5.4 Health assessment 6.8
Engages in case conference/management 7.3 Recognizes need to balance workloads in the team 9.8 Respects other’s culture/beliefs and values (=) 7.7 Monitors fatigue including psychological issues/Stress 6.3 Followership –ability to take direction well 7.7
Applies conflict resolution techniques where required 7.8 Orientates the team (=) 10.3 Facilitates collaboration (=) 7.7 Ensures mistakes/Oversights are addressed quickly 7.1 Patient history 8.0
Promotes own disciplinary perspective within the team 8.5 Understands responsibility for assigning tasks/Responsibilities to team members (=) 10.3 Provides patient-centered care 8.0 Critically evaluates services delivered 8.1 Group facilitation 8.2
Uses only recognized terms and abbreviations when communicating 8.6 Provides timely feedback to healthcare team 10.9 Works collaboratively to improve health outcomes for populations 8.9 “Watches each other’s backs” 9.2 Negotiation 9.4
Monitors quality/Efficiency – Reduction in clinical errors 11.6 Avoiding bullying/antisocial behavior (actively anti-bullying/Speaking up) 10.5
Focuses on behaviors not personal attributes 11.9 Employs strategies to support team functioning 10.6
Understands responsibility for managing/Allocating resources 12.5 Develops role awareness 11.0
Facilitates conflict resolution 12.8 Anticipates other team members needs 12.4
Anticipates support required 12.6
Facilitates community and foster a climate where it is expected that assistance will be sought/Offered 12.6
Collaborates to facilitate smooth transmission between services 13.3

x¯ = mean rank (round 3).