Nr534 Week 4: Collaborative Interdisciplinary Groups
Nr534 Week 4: Collaborative. Choose a group that you are currently part of or one that you have recently been a member of. Discuss the purpose of the group and the expected outcome(s). Consider how this group moved through the stages of group formation. Think about your role in the group. Did you experience the dominator, the aggressor, or the blocker? What strategies would you apply to this group today, based on this course content?
Nr534 Week 4: Collaborative Answer
As emphasized by Babiker et al. (2014), the impact of a proficient healthcare-focused group on patient safety and outcomes cannot be overstated. Such groups play a vital role in mitigating the intricacies associated with specialized care. I recently participated in a healthcare-centric group dedicated to enhancing the value of healthcare for patients. Aligned with the group’s mission and vision, our collective objective was to achieve tangible healthcare outcomes by collaborating with the community to deliver healthcare services and engaging in charitable activities in underserved areas.
This group was characterized by its approachability, attentive listening during caregiving, openness to innovative ideas, dependability, and resilience. According to Rothmann and Cooper (2015), the stages of group formation are pivotal in fostering unity toward a shared goal. In this context, our group navigated through five distinct stages, solidifying our unity and commitment to the common objective.
References: Babiker, A., El Husseini, M., Al Nemri, A., Al Frayh, A., Al Juryyan, N., Faki, M. O., … & Al Zamil, F. (2014). Health care professional development: Working as a team to improve patient care. Sudanese Journal of Paediatrics, 14(2), 9–16.
Rothmann, S., & Cooper, C. L. (2015). Theories of psychological stress at work. In G. P. Hodgkinson, & J. K. Ford (Eds.), International review of industrial and organizational psychology (Vol. 30, pp. 1–41). Wiley.
