ArticleCanadian family physician Medecin de famille canadien2018
Processes that influence the evolution of family health teams.
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Abstract
objectiveTo identify the processes that influence the evolution of family health teams (FHTs).
designQualitative study using grounded theory methodology.
settingFamily health teams in Ontario.
participantsA total of 110 team members from 20 FHT sites in Ontario.
methodsIndividual semistructured interviews were conducted and data were analyzed using initial coding, focused coding, and a constant comparison analysis. MAIN
findingsThe analysis illuminated the complex and diverse nature of the FHTs' evolutionary trajectories, which were influenced by 7 discrete but interrelated processes: sharing a common philosophy about teamwork; having effective leadership; respecting each other's scopes of practice; sharing the physical environment; including team activities; supporting conflict resolution; and managing change. The status of each site's evolution was categorized as evolving, progressing, or stalled.
conclusionThe concept of evolution by its very definition does not imply stasis, and as the data revealed, change is always on the horizon. This study revealed 7 processes that influenced team evolution, and these processes were observed to be either optimally applied or noticeably limited in their execution, irrespective of team composition or configuration. These processes can be extrapolated to other primary health care teams to facilitate team evolution.
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