Nursing Community Development Module
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What is the primary characteristic of the forming stage in team development?

  • Members are focused on establishing roles and relationships (correct)
  • Leaders emerge and dictate tasks
  • Members begin to cooperate effectively
  • High levels of conflict between members

Which stage of team development is characterized by conflict and competition?

  • Performing
  • Forming
  • Norming
  • Storming (correct)

What often happens if conflicts are not addressed during the storming stage?

  • New leadership structures develop
  • Members become more cohesive
  • The team progresses to the performing stage smoothly
  • The team remains stagnant and dysfunctional (correct)

In which stage does consensus around leadership and roles begin to form?

<p>Norming (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do team members typically ask during the forming stage?

<p>What is expected of me? (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of effectively passing through the storming stage?

<p>Stronger individual personalities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does team performance generally change during the norming stage?

<p>It increases as members learn to cooperate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the stages outlined in Tuckman's model?

<p>To understand group dynamics and improve collaboration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the performing stage of team development?

<p>Consensus and cooperation among team members (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary focus during the adjourning stage?

<p>Documenting efforts and finalizing tasks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the team development process, if disagreements re-emerge, what stage might the team revert to?

<p>Storming (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which role is focused on facilitating and coordinating group tasks?

<p>Group task role (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role is primarily focused on maintaining group dynamics and interpersonal relationships?

<p>Group building and maintenance role (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the adjourning stage?

<p>The team begins establishing new goals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens during the performing stage when conflicts arise?

<p>Conflicts are dealt with constructively (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of individual roles in a team?

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What is the primary function of an Initiator-Contributor in a group?

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Which task role is focused on ensuring the group has accurate information?

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What role does an Opinion Seeker play in a group?

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How many task roles did Benne and Sheats identify for group members?

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What is a common characteristic of task roles within a group?

<p>Multiple members can assume the same role (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of knowledge does an Information Giver provide to the group?

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Which of the following roles does not concern itself with information accuracy?

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When individuals take on groups tasks, how might this impact group maturity?

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What is the primary function of the standard setter in a group decision-making process?

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What role does the group-observer and commentator primarily serve?

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How can a follower's presence in a group be characterized?

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Why are self-centered roles considered potentially harmful to group decision-making?

<p>They focus on individual desires over group needs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What behavior is commonly associated with an aggressor in a group setting?

<p>Diminishing the status of others to elevate their own (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What might happen if self-centered roles are not addressed in a group?

<p>The group's morale and functioning could be compromised (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can indicate the presence of a self-centered role within a group?

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What is the primary characteristic of a help-seeker in a group setting?

<p>They highlight their own insecurity to garner sympathy. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a special interest pleader operate within a group?

<p>They present a specific agenda that benefits a particular interest. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In group dynamics, how should the emergence of self-centered roles be managed?

<p>By quickly diagnosing and addressing their causes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Katzenbach and Smith, what defines a successful team?

<p>A small group with complementary skills committed to shared goals. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of collaboration in the health care context?

<p>To address the health care needs of a target population. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes an interdisciplinary health care team from a multidisciplinary team?

<p>It necessitates collaboration towards complex health care solutions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key attribute of an effective interdisciplinary team?

<p>Members consistently collaborate to deliver quality patient care. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way do team members contribute to collaboration in health care?

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Why are multidisciplinary teams formed?

<p>To combine various academic or professional disciplines for a specific purpose. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary teams?

<p>Multidisciplinary teams allow independent practice, while interdisciplinary teams have a collaborative focus. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary responsibilities of the nurse in a multidisciplinary team?

<p>To coordinate, communicate, and document services provided by the team. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the role of collaboration within health services?

<p>Intra-agency collaboration improves relationships within units. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which professionals are typically involved in an interdisciplinary team?

<p>Members from various disciplines, including midwives and academicians. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does inter-agency collaboration benefit health services?

<p>It increases the availability of needed resources and services. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in effective intra-agency collaboration?

<p>Fostering harmonious relationships within the health unit. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a hospital setting, how do team members primarily communicate?

<p>Through written reports and informal conversations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement reflects the primary focus of interdisciplinary teams?

<p>To enhance the integration of healthcare services from various disciplines. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Group Task Roles

Roles individuals take on within a group focused on completing tasks.

Initiator-Contributor

Provides new ideas and perspectives to the group, often brainstorming solutions.

Information Seeker

Ensures the group uses accurate information to solve problems.

Opinion Seeker

Clarifies the group's values related to potential solutions.

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Information Giver

Provides expert knowledge or experience to help the group make decisions.

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Benne and Sheats

Identified 12 different task roles that group members can take on.

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Group Training

Training aimed at improving group maturity or efficiency.

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Group Growth

Development of a group's ability to function well.

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Forming Stage of Team Development

The initial stage of team development, characterized by orientation, uncertainty, and the search for leadership.

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Storming Stage of Team Development

The stage where conflict and competition arise as personalities emerge and disagreements about goals surface.

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Norming Stage of Team Development

The stage where consensus forms around leadership roles, member responsibilities, and focus on cohesion and unity.

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Tuckman's Stages of Group Development

A model outlining the stages a team typically goes through: Forming, Storming, Norming, and Performing.

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Forming Stage Questions

Questions team members ask themselves during the forming stage, such as: 'What does the team offer me?', 'What is expected of me?', 'Will I fit in?'

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Storming Stage Challenges

Conflicts and competition arising from differing personalities and perspectives on team goals during the storming stage.

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Norming Stage Cohesion

Development of consensus around leadership, roles, and a sense of unity within the team during the norming stage.

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Improving Team Partnerships

Improving the ways leaders and members of a community work together in a partnership, addressing expectations, and focusing on the goal.

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Performing Stage (Team Development)

A stage in team development where consensus, cooperation, and a mature, organized team structure are present. Problems are addressed constructively, and the team focuses on achieving goals.

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Adjourning Stage (Team Development)

The final stage of team development where most goals are met. Teams wrap up tasks, document results, and may disband, sometimes with a sense of closure.

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Team Task Roles

Roles focused on the task at hand. These roles facilitate, coordinate, and define problems and solutions.

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Team Building & Maintenance Roles

Roles focused on the team's well-being. These roles maintain harmony, regulate the group's process and strengthen unity of the team.

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Individual Roles (Team)

Roles focused on individual needs within the team. Their purpose is not related to team tasks, but rather individual's needs, often unrelated to the team's objectives.

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Team Storming (Development)

A stage of team development characterized by disagreements and conflicts.

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Team Stages

A set of ordered steps a team progresses through as they work together. The stages include roles and conflict.

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Teamwork

A set of team processes and roles to accomplish goals effectively. Working together doesn't automatically lead to effective teamwork.

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Standard Setter

A group member who ensures the decision-making process meets quality standards.

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Group-Observer and Commentator

A group member who monitors the group dynamic and informs the group about its functioning.

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Follower

A passive group member who observes the decision-making process.

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Aggressor

A group member who seeks to improve their standing by belittling others.

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Self-Centered Roles

Roles that focus on individual desires rather than the group's needs.

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Why Diagnose Self-Centered Roles?

Important to understand the reasons for self-centered roles to address them effectively.

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Impact of Aggressors

Aggressors have a negative impact on group morale and functioning.

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Intervention to Facilitate Group Growth

Actions taken to improve the group's performance and decision-making process.

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Help-Seeker Role

A group member who seeks sympathy by appearing insecure or confused, aiming to make others care for them and downplay their own contribution

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Special Interest Pleader

A group member who advocates for a specific agenda or group, often masking their own biases or prejudices.

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Collaboration in Healthcare

A joint effort among healthcare professionals from different disciplines to meet the needs of a patient population, focusing on shared decision-making and expertise.

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Interdisciplinary Healthcare Team

A group of healthcare professionals with diverse skills and roles who collaborate to provide the best possible care to patients.

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Multidisciplinary Team

A group of professionals from different fields who come together to achieve a specific goal, combining knowledge and perspectives.

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Katzenbach and Smith's Team Definition

A team is a group of individuals with complementary skills committed to a common purpose, goals, and approach, holding themselves accountable for their performance.

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Why is Collaboration Important in Healthcare?

Collaborative teamwork enhances efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of patient care by leveraging diverse expertise and shared decision-making.

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Teamwork Challenges

Collaboration and interaction within a healthcare team can be difficult and challenging, due to factors like differing perspectives, communication styles, and workload.

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Interdisciplinary Team

A team where professionals from different disciplines collaborate and contribute their expertise, but focus on the healthcare services provided from their unique perspectives.

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Nurse's Role in Team Collaboration

Nurses act as coordinators, communicators, and documenters within a healthcare team. They ensure everyone works together smoothly and patient care is documented properly.

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Intra-agency Collaboration

Collaboration within a single healthcare organization, ensuring all departments and professionals work together effectively.

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Inter-agency Collaboration

Collaboration between different healthcare organizations, agencies, and non-government groups to ensure efficient delivery of services to the community.

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Multidisciplinary Collaboration in the Community

Healthcare professionals working together from different organizations to provide comprehensive care to individuals, families, and communities.

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Sectoral Collaboration

Collaboration between different sectors, such as healthcare, education, and social services, to address community health needs.

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Study Notes

Working with Groups Towards Community Development

  • Nurses play a key role in developing competencies to build collaborative relationships with colleagues and other healthcare team members
  • This improves services to individuals, families, population groups, and communities
  • This module focuses on group development stages and how leaders and community members can improve partnerships
  • The module helps learners understand how to manage expectations and interactions within these groups
  • It also clarifies how groups remain focused on their purpose and goals

Stages of Team Development

  • Tuckman's stages (Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, Adjourning) are crucial for team growth
  • Forming: Initial orientation and getting acquainted, high uncertainty about leadership
  • Storming: Most difficult stage, characterized by conflict and competition as personalities emerge
  • Norming: Members feel part of the team, interpersonal differences are resolved leading to cohesion and unity
  • Performing: Consensus, cooperation, and well-functioning teamwork, flexibility is key, focus on problem-solving
  • Adjourning: Group goals are accomplished, tasks are finished, and the team disbands

Intervention to Facilitate Group Growth

  • Group Task Roles:

    • Initiator-Contributor: Provides new ideas, brainstorms
    • Information Seeker: Ensures accuracy and relevance of information
    • Opinion Seeker: Understands group values related to solutions
    • Information Giver: Shares authoritative knowledge and experiences
    • Opinion Giver: Offers suggestions and insights, prioritizes group values during decision-making
    • Elaborator: Expands on ideas to make them more meaningful
    • Coordinator: Connects ideas, coordinates group activities
    • Orienter: Guides the group, clarifies directions when deviating from the topic
    • Evaluator-Critic: Assesses group functionality, ensures standards are met
    • Energizer: Encourages participation, helps remove roadblocks
    • Procedural-Technician: Handles routine tasks
    • Recorder: Takes notes and summarizes discussions

  • Group/Team Building or Maintenance Roles:

    • Encourager: Cheerleader, praises new ideas, fosters a welcoming environment for different ideas
    • Harmonizer: Facilitates conflict resolution, focuses on task-oriented conflict, not person-oriented
    • Compromiser: Seeks compromises when ideas clash
    • Gatekeeper: Ensures everyone participates, encourages reticent members
    • Standard Setter: Establishes a clear quality level for decisions
    • Group-Observer and Commentator: Monitors team effectiveness to prevent roadblocks, facilitates feedback on the processes

  • Self-Centered Roles/Individual Roles:

    • Aggressor: Tries to improve status by putting others down
    • Blocker: Rejects most group ideas, re-hashes past decisions
    • Recognition-Seeker: Focuses on personal achievements rather than group goals
    • Self-Confessor: A self-focused individual, uses the group as a therapy session to vent her/his feelings/biases
    • Playboy/Playgirl: Disinterested in group goals, disrupts the decision-making process
    • Dominator: Manipulates group discussions to control group dynamics, asserts superiority based on hierarchy

Collaboration and Partnership

  • Collaboration and interaction within healthcare teams are essential for quality care
  • "Team" is a small group with complementary skills focused on a common goal
  • Collaboration is a joint decision-making process to meet healthcare needs of the target population
  • The contribution of each team member is based on expertise, not traditional employer/employee relationships
  • Interdisciplinary health care teams work together to achieve patient care goals that may require the contributions of various disciplines
  • Multidisciplinary teamwork combines different professionals, each having their own independent roles and expertise

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This quiz explores the role of nurses in community development through effective group dynamics. It highlights Tuckman's stages of team development, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among healthcare team members to enhance services for diverse populations. Test your understanding of group development and leadership strategies in community settings.

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