Table 1.
Improved Communication and Collaboration between Laboratory and Healthcare Professionals by Formation of Multidisciplinary Teams Interventions: Overall Practices
| Studies (Published) | Study Quality Rating | Effect Size Rating |
|---|---|---|
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| Zervakis, 2015 | Good | Moderate |
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| Seferian, 2014 | Good | Substantial |
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| Kim, 2013 | Good | Minimal |
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| Rees, 2012 | Fair | Substantial |
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| Pa Patient/ Shetterly, 2011 | Fair | Moderate |
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| O’Neil, 2009 | Fair | Substantial |
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| Foresberg, 1996 | Fair | Substantial |
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| BODY OF EVIDENCE RATINGS | 1 Good/ Substantial | |
| 1 Good/ Moderate | ||
| 1 Good/ Minimal | ||
| 1 Fair/ Moderate | ||
| 3 Fair/ Substantial | ||
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| CONSISTENCY | Consistent | |
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| OVERALL STRENGTH | Moderate | |