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Adjustments in Interprofessional Communication: A Focus Group Study in Psychiatric Outpatient Units
University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Caring Science, Caring Science.ORCID iD: 0000-0001-6519-3374
2024 (English)Conference paper, Oral presentation with published abstract (Other academic)
Abstract [en]

Communication in healthcare extends beyond patient care, impacting the work environment and job satisfaction. Interprofessional communication is essential for fostering collaboration, but challenges arise from differences in training, roles, and hierarchies. The study aimed to explore psychiatric outpatient clinicians´ experiences of interprofessional communication and their perceptions of how the communication intersects the organizational and social work environment of healthcare.Methods and Results: Qualitative research involved focus group interviews with clinicians from five psychiatric outpatient units in Central Sweden, representing diverse professions. The authors analyzed semi-structured interview data thematically to uncover clinicians´ perspectives on interprofessional communication. An overarching theme, “Adjustment of communication”, with subthemes “Synchronized communication” and “Dislocated communication”, emerged. Clinicians adapted communication strategies based on situations and needs, with synchronized communication promoting collaboration and dislocated communication hindering it. Communicating with each other was highly valued, as it contributed to a positive work environment. The study underscores the importance of an open, supportive environment that fosters trust, and respect among healthcare clinicians. Consistent with prior research, collaboration gaps underscore the urgent need to improve interprofessional communication.Conclusion: In conclusion, our study underscores the vital role of interprofessional communication in psychiatric care, emphasizing the need for supportive work environments. The findings highlight the complexities and challenges faced by clinicians, calling for targeted interventions to enhance communication, benefiting both patients and clinicians. Creating collaborative work environments is crucial for enhancing care quality and promoting professional satisfaction within the broader healthcare context.

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2024.
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Health Sciences Psychiatry
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Health-Promoting Work
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URN: urn:nbn:se:hig:diva-46604OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hig-46604DiVA, id: diva2:1943346
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Horatio Congress 2024, Umeå, 15-16 May
Available from: 2025-03-10 Created: 2025-03-10 Last updated: 2025-10-02Bibliographically approved

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