Perceptions of Teamwork Among Code Team Members

    Authors

    T. Mahramus; S. Frewin; D. A. Penoyer;M. L. Sole

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Clin. Nurse Spec.

    Keywords

    cardiopulmonary arrest; code team; clinical nurse specialist; perceptions; resuscitation teams; teamwork; CARDIOPULMONARY-RESUSCITATION; LEADERSHIP; Nursing

    Abstract

    Background: Cardiopulmonary arrest (CPA) teams, known as code teams, provide coordinated and evidenced-based interventions by various disciplines during a CPA. Teamwork behaviors are essential during CPA resuscitation and may have an impact on patient outcomes. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions of teamwork during CPA events among code team members and to determine if differences in perception existed between disciplines within the code team. Methods: A prospective, descriptive, comparative design using the Code Teamwork Perception Tool online survey was used to assess the perception of teamwork during CPA events by medical residents, critical care nurses, and respiratory therapists. Results: Sixty-six code team members completed the Code Teamwork Perception Tool. Mean teamwork scores were 2.63 on a 5-point scale (0-4). No significant differences were found in mean scores among disciplines. Significant differences among scores were found on 7 items related to code leadership, roles and responsibilities between disciplines, and in those who had participated on a code team for less than 2 years and certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support for less than 4 years. Conclusions: Teamwork perception among members of the code team was average. Teamwork training for resuscitation with all disciplines on the code team may promote more effective teamwork during actual CPA events. Clinical nurse specialists can aid in resuscitation efforts by actively participating on committees, identifying opportunities for improvement, being content experts, leading the development of team training programs, and conducting research in areas lacking evidence.

    Journal Title

    Clinical Nurse Specialist

    Volume

    27

    Issue/Number

    6

    Publication Date

    1-1-2013

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    291

    Last Page

    297

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000326032000006

    ISSN

    0887-6274

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