Title

Perceptions of Teamwork Among Code Team Members

Authors

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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