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Table 1 Preliminary Items Related to Healthcare Team Processes and Outcomes in Study 1

From: Measuring patient and family perceptions of team processes and outcomes in healthcare teams: questionnaire development and psychometric evaluation

Item

Role clarity

There is a lot of overlap between the roles of members of my healthcare team

I am happy with the way work is divided in the team

Boundary work

Team members do not trust other members of the healthcare team

Perceptions of team effectiveness

My healthcare team is effective to provide healthcare

Team members provide relevant information to help me make decisions about my healthcare

The plan of care and care objectives are clearly outlined in my chart

The notes in my health record are up to date

The flow of information between team members and patients and families is constrained

Team members work together to solve patient care issues

Team members work in isolation (in silos)

My ideas, information or observations are valued by members of my healthcare team

Differences of opinion among team members are respected

My role in the team is not important

Working with families to solve patient care issues is not part of the team’s mandate

Outcome of Care

Patient care is delivered in a timely manner

Potential or actual complications are dealt with quickly by the team

I return home with as many unanswered questions about my medication

After I have given my permission, all relevant information is available in my health record if I need to consult another healthcare provider or if I change units when I am hospitalized

I return home with all my questions answered about my care