Table 6 Overview of themes and subthemes before and after team training
Themes | Subthemes | |
|---|---|---|
Before team training | Team structure | A team of two – The merits of both fixed and rotating partnerships A new partner (almost) every shift One piece in a big puzzle – Fitting together in a complex health care system |
Communication | Information exchange between AP partners Communication across services – Tone and timing | |
Leadership | “Do we really need a team leader?” Before, during and after – Leadership as an ongoing process | |
Situation monitoring | Checking and rechecking – Monitoring the patient and your partner Barriers to situational awareness across a multiteam system | |
Mutual support | Cultivating relationships promotes a supportive environment | |
After team training | Team structure | Team training creates common ground |
Communication | Communication tools promote decision-making and save time | |
Leadership | Mixed experiences with training leadership skills | |
Situation monitoring | Good intentions fall short – A mismatch between protocol and reality | |
Mutual support | Team training with the goal of improving feedback– A small step in the right direction |