Table 2.
Types of critical incidents associated with interprofessional teamwork in the ED
| Type of critical incident | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|
| Critical incidents n (%) |
Interviewsa n (%) |
|
| Ways of communication that enabled interprofessional teamwork | 34 (32) | 18 (64) |
| Teamwork organization-related functions and routines | 22 (20) | 15 (54) |
| The importance of support from colleagues | 21 (19) | 16 (57) |
| Lack of interprofessional communication | 10 (9) | 8 (29) |
| Theoretical and clinical professional practice crucial for interprofessional teamwork | 10 (9) | 8 (29) |
| Simulation practice and reflective learning | 6 (6) | 5 (18) |
| Resignation after teamwork failure | 5 (5) | 5 (18) |
| 108 (100) | 28 (100) | |
aNumber of interviews that included the type of critical incident. The percentages refer to the total number of critical incidents (n = 108, left column), and to the total number of interviews conducted (n = 28, right column)