The Palliative Care Team : Competences Necessary for its Success and Factors that Influence the Team Functionality
Tetrault, Annika (2012)
Tetrault, Annika
Yrkeshögskolan Novia
2012
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The aim of this thesis was to gain a deeper understanding and knowledge about
palliative care teams and the competences and factors that influence the
success and functionality of the team. The method used in the thesis is content
analysis, using the deductive approach as described by Elo and Kyngäs (2007).
Three themes emerged from the theoretical background: competences
necessary for effective palliative team work, factors that promote team success,
and factors that inhibit team success. The theoretical background was provided
by such authors and palliative care experts as Olthuis (2007), Connor (2009),
and Speck (2006) as well as by the World Health Organization and the Ministry
of Social Affairs and Health in Finland. Olthuis’ (2007) theories about the moral
attitude of palliative care workers have provided the theoretical lens for this
study.
The results of this study point to communication, education, morals, and
responsibility as important competences of palliative care staff. Factors that
promote the success of the team are among others respect, interdependence,
philosophical alignment. Stress, boundaries, and conflict are among the factors
that inhibit team success. This study provides an opening to further research
and new thoughts for the regional development of palliative care programs.
palliative care teams and the competences and factors that influence the
success and functionality of the team. The method used in the thesis is content
analysis, using the deductive approach as described by Elo and Kyngäs (2007).
Three themes emerged from the theoretical background: competences
necessary for effective palliative team work, factors that promote team success,
and factors that inhibit team success. The theoretical background was provided
by such authors and palliative care experts as Olthuis (2007), Connor (2009),
and Speck (2006) as well as by the World Health Organization and the Ministry
of Social Affairs and Health in Finland. Olthuis’ (2007) theories about the moral
attitude of palliative care workers have provided the theoretical lens for this
study.
The results of this study point to communication, education, morals, and
responsibility as important competences of palliative care staff. Factors that
promote the success of the team are among others respect, interdependence,
philosophical alignment. Stress, boundaries, and conflict are among the factors
that inhibit team success. This study provides an opening to further research
and new thoughts for the regional development of palliative care programs.