Journal article
Developing teamwork skills in pre-registration osteopathy education: A qualitative pilot investigation
International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, Vol.33, pp.46-51
2019
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Abstract
Teamwork in healthcare provides better outcomes for patients and contributes to job satisfaction and autonomy. Graduate capabilities of teaching institutions require educators to assess teamwork skills. The TeamUP Short-Form (TeamUP-SF) was developed as a self- and peer-assessment tool of teamwork skills following feedback from the previous version. This pilot study evaluated the utility of the TeamUP-SF in developing and assessing teamwork skills in a cohort of senior osteopathy students undertaking group assignments. Forty-nine students received the TeamUP-SF after a minimum of 12 weeks of group work. Students rated their own teamwork skills, and those of other members of their group using the TeamUP-SF. Focus groups were conducted to explore students’ attitudes and impressions about teamwork and its assessment. Analysis of focus group transcripts followed a constructivist paradigm utilising thematic analysis. Seventeen students participated in a 1-h focus group about the usability of the TeamUP-SF for assessing and developing teamwork skills. Themes to emerge were perceptions of teamwork, purpose of the TeamUP-SF, usability of the TeamUP-SF, and the emotional impact of evaluating teamwork skills. The TeamUP-SF may be valuable in developing and assessing teamwork skills. Students recommended using the TeamUP-SF in two ways: assess and monitor their own teamwork skills; and, optimise team function in their own learning environments by focusing on team efficiency and effectiveness. Students also identified limitations of the TeamUP-SF including its use as a summative assessment. These recommendations may reduce the emotional impact on students assessing individuals within a team. •Teamwork skills are required for effective healthcare practice.•There is a potential emotional load associated with assessment of teamwork skills.•The TeamUP Rubric can be utilised for self- and peer assessment of teamwork skills.
Details
- Title
- Developing teamwork skills in pre-registration osteopathy education: A qualitative pilot investigation
- Creators
- Brett Vaughan (Corresponding Author) - Southern Cross UniversitySandra Grace - Southern Cross UniversityJacqui Yoxall - Southern Cross University
- Publication Details
- International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, Vol.33, pp.46-51
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Identifiers
- 991012871400402368
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health; School of Health and Human Sciences; Allied Health and Midwifery
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article