The Dynamics of Multidisciplinary Teams in Intensive Care Unit Settings: Implications for Patient Mortality and Staff Burnout During and Beyond the Covid-19 Pandemic

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Abdullah Sunetan Sunhat Almoteri,Faiz Mohamed Almutairi,Abdullah Saeed Abdullah Moraya,Yasir Sammar Almutairi,Nadiyah Eidan Ahmed Alshamrani,Sameer Saleh Alzaidi,Abdullah Saif Abdullah Alsahli,Ali Saeed Alahmari,Fahed Ahmed Hussain Qadi,Aliyah Mohammed K Alotaibi,Alghadhiyyah, Amro Abdulrahman,Mishal Abdullah Abaad Alotibi,Khalaf Abdullah Matar Al-Otaibi,Latifah MobarakMagaram Alghamdi,Abdulhadi Jafar Ali Al-Qahhtani

Abstract

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally altered healthcare delivery, necessitating rapid adaptations in intensive care unit (ICU) settings. The formation of multidisciplinary teams during this crisis has raised questions about their effectiveness, particularly concerning patient outcomes and staff well-being. Understanding the dynamics of these teams is essential for improving both patient care and workforce sustainability.


Methods: This review synthesizes existing literature on the dynamics of multidisciplinary teams in ICU settings, focusing on their impacts on patient mortality and staff burnout. A systematic search was conducted across databases such as PubMed, CINAHL, and Scopus, identifying studies published from 2020 to 2023. The analysis included thematic coding and graphical network visualization to elucidate key themes and relationships.


Results: Findings highlight that effective teamwork within ICU settings correlates with improved patient outcomes, including reduced mortality rates and shorter hospital stays. Conversely, poor team dynamics contribute to increased staff burnout and turnover. Key factors influencing team effectiveness include communication, leadership, and the psychosocial climate of the workplace. Notably, teams that fostered positive interpersonal relationships and demonstrated shared leadership showed enhanced collaboration and resilience.


Conclusion: The study underscores the critical importance of fostering effective multidisciplinary team dynamics in ICU settings to enhance patient care and minimize staff burnout. As healthcare systems prepare for future crises, targeted strategies to improve team cohesion, communication, and leadership are imperative. Further research is needed to explore the long-term impacts of these dynamics on both patient outcomes and healthcare personnel well-being.

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