Table 4.

Triangulation of the data sources to identify the characteristics of a good interdisciplinary team

Data synthesis	Data sources
Characteristics of a good interdisciplinary team	Themes from thematic synthesis of the literature	Themes identified as characteristics of a good team from IMT workshops	Topics identified by participants as challenges to interdisciplinary team work from IMT workshops
Communication	Communication	Good communication	Communication and relationships-external
Individual characteristics	Individual characteristics	Personal qualities
	Problem solving/decision-making
	Interdependence
Leadership and management	Leadership	Leadership and management	Management, leadership, decision-making and autonomy
Personal rewards, training and development opportunities	Learning	Training and development opportunities	Continuing professional development, rotation and career progression
		Individual rewards and opportunity	Morale and motivation
Quality and outcomes of care	Patient focus	Quality and outcomes of care	Patient treatment, communication, capacity and outcomes
Appropriate skill mix	Skills	Appropriate skill mix	Role mix, professional roles and responsibilities
	Team characteristics
Appropriate process and resources	Structures	Appropriate team processes and resources	Facilities, resources, procedures and administration
Team climate	Climate	Team culture	Communication and relationships-internal
Respecting and understanding roles	Power	Respecting and understanding roles	Joint working
	Perceptions		Role mix, professional roles and responsibilities
	Roles
Clarity of vision	Values	Clear vision	Clarity of vision, uncertainty and changes to service
	Professional commitment	External image of the service
		Flexibility