Team Communication and Decision-Making
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Team Communication and Decision-Making

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Why is setting clear goals important in project management?

  • It reduces the need for team collaboration.
  • It allows for more flexible work processes.
  • It makes project reviews less necessary.
  • It helps in aligning team efforts and measuring progress. (correct)

    • Which approach is most effective for effective communication in a team?

  • Dominating the conversation.
  • Limiting input from quieter members.
  • Communicating solely through emails.
  • Active listening and feedback. (correct)

    • What is the significance of incorporating diverse perspectives in problem-solving?

  • It complicates the decision-making process.
  • It minimizes the need for collaboration.
  • It leads to more straightforward solutions.
  • It enhances creativity and innovation. (correct)

    • What is one potential disadvantage of group decision-making?

    <p>It can cause groupthink and limit creativity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is least likely to contribute to team conflict?

    <p>Effective communication strategies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the LISA tool emphasize in community health analysis?

    <p>Holistic approach considering interconnectedness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The SWOT tool only evaluates the internal factors of a health initiative.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does SWOT stand for?

    <p>Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The LISA tool helps identify gaps and opportunities for ______ within a community.

    <p>collaboration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components of the SWOT tool with their descriptions:

    <p>Strengths = Internal attributes aiding success Weaknesses = Internal limitations hindering progress Opportunities = External factors to enhance initiatives Threats = External risks or challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of the LISA tool?

    <p>Funding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The LISA tool aids healthcare providers in prioritizing interventions and allocating resources effectively.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do stakeholders play in the LISA tool?

    <p>They are key participants including community members, healthcare providers, and policymakers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor in the Medical Ecology Model enhances public health benefits through an equitable distribution of interactions?

    <p>Ecosystem Services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The bio-psycho social model exclusively focuses on biological factors in understanding health and disease.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who proposed the bio-psycho social model in 1977?

    <p>George L Engel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The downfall of the Incan civilization was significantly impacted by ____, which was brought by the Spanish.

    <p>swine flu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the components of the human-environment relationship with their characteristics:

    <p>Give-take relations = Reciprocal exchanges Take-rake relations = Imbalance exploitation Give-give relations = Mutual benefit Reciprocal rejection relations = Dysfunctional interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What slogan was coined during the International Conference on Primary Health Care?

    <p>Health for All by the Year 2000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Alma Ata Declaration supports medical elitism in health care.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three key ideas emphasized in the Alma Ata Declaration?

    <p>appropriate technology, opposition to medical elitism, and health as a tool for socioeconomic development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    PHC is described as both a philosophy of health care and a model for providing ________ that support health.

    <p>services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components of Primary Health Care (PHC) with their descriptions:

    <p>Community-based = Promotes healthy lifestyles for disease prevention Continuing care = Recognizes broad determinants of health Preventive approach = Focuses on reducing future health issues Holistic view = Considers physical, mental, and social aspects of health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dimension of health is primarily concerned with mood and emotional state?

    <p>Emotional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A good physician only needs to treat the disease present in a patient.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one competency that is essential for a healthcare practitioner?

    <p>Communicator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The dimension of health that involves making and maintaining meaningful relationships is called _____ health.

    <p>Social</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following health care competencies with their descriptions:

    <p>Communicator = Effective exchange of information Leader = Guiding teams and initiatives Collaborator = Working together with others Health Advocate = Supporting health care improvements for communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the spiritual dimension of health?

    <p>Sense of overall purpose in life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Recognizing one’s own emotions and assumptions is an aspect of understanding the suffering of others.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To become a doctor, one must undergo _____ and gain respect and responsibility in the profession.

    <p>training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes virtue ethics?

    <p>An approach that emphasizes the development of moral character through practice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the theory of social justice, equality and equity are essential for fair distribution of resources.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of interprofessional practice in healthcare?

    <p>Collaboration among different professionals to manage patient care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Virtue ethics was primarily developed by ______ and other ancient Greeks.

    <p>Aristotle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the ethical concepts with their definitions.

    <p>Virtue Ethics = Development of moral character through practice Theory of Social Justice = Fairness of wealth and resource distribution Ethics of Care = Values and characteristics expected of healthcare professionals Interprofessional Practice = Collaboration among various healthcare professionals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a principle of social justice?

    <p>Exclusivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Effective teamwork in healthcare has no impact on patient outcomes.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one significant challenge faced by interprofessional practice in South Africa.

    <p>Chronic shortage of healthcare workers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Incorporating Diverse Perspectives

    • Diverse perspectives provide unique insights and solutions, fostering innovation and avoiding biases.
    • Different viewpoints lead to a more comprehensive understanding of the problem and a more robust solution.
    • Diverse perspectives lead to a more inclusive and collaborative problem-solving process.

    Effective Communication in Teams

    • Active listening fosters understanding and trust.
    • Clear and concise communication reduces misunderstandings and promotes clarity.
    • Transparency and open feedback strengthen communication and improve team dynamics.

    Setting Clear Goals in Project Management

    • Clear goals provide direction and focus for the team.
    • Well-defined goals allow for accurate progress tracking and measurement.
    • Goals help motivate the team and keep them aligned toward a common objective.

    Potential Disadvantage of Group Decision-Making

    • Groupthink can occur, where individuals suppress their own opinions to conform to the group's consensus.

    Factors Least Likely to Contribute to Team Conflict

    • Shared goals and values foster a sense of unity and reduce potential for conflict.

    LISA Tool

    • The LISA tool is a strategic framework used to understand the interactions between the locality, institutions, stakeholders, and activities within a community.
    • It helps to identify gaps and opportunities for collaboration, ensuring that health interventions are contextually appropriate and culturally sensitive.
    • Considers locality's geographical, cultural, and socioeconomic characteristics.
    • Examines the roles and capacities of healthcare institutions and other organizations within the community.
    • Identifies key stakeholders, including community members, healthcare providers, policymakers, and other relevant parties.
    • Analyzes the ongoing health activities, programs, and interventions in the community.

    SWOT Tool

    • The SWOT tool is a strategic planning method that evaluates the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats related to a specific project, organization, or community health initiative.
    • It provides a structured framework for identifying internal and external factors that can impact the success of health interventions.
    • Strengths are internal attributes that contribute to the success of the health initiative.
    • Weaknesses are internal limitations or challenges that hinder progress.
    • Opportunities are external factors that could be leveraged to enhance the health initiative.
    • Threats are external factors that pose risks or challenges.

    5 Dimensions of Health

    • Physical health refers to the absence of disease or illness.
    • Mental health encompasses cognitive ability and memory impacting health.
    • Emotional health relates to an individual's mood and general emotional state.
    • Spiritual health provides purpose and meaning in a person's life and contributes to overall well-being.
    • Social health emphasizes making and maintaining meaningful relationships.

    Healthcare Competencies

    • Professional - Demonstrates ethical behavior, integrity, accountability, and commitment to professional growth.
    • Communicator - Effectively communicates with patients, families, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
    • Medical Expert - Possesses and applies advanced knowledge and skills in their respective medical field.
    • Scholar - Engages in lifelong learning, research, and evidence-based practice.
    • Health Advocate - Champions patient rights, health equity, and access to quality healthcare.
    • Leader - Demonstrates leadership qualities by inspiring, motivating, and guiding others.
    • Collaborator - Works effectively in interdisciplinary teams to achieve common goals.

    The Role of a Physician

    • Facilitates healing by providing medical expertise and guidance.
    • Focuses on effective communication and active listening.
    • Continuously learns and stays up-to-date with medical advancements.
    • Demonstrates empathy, understanding, and respect for patients.
    • Acts as a patient advocate, ensuring their rights and needs are met.
    • Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.
    • Exemplifies leadership by guiding their team and advocating for patient-centered care.

    Understanding Human Connectedness

    • Understanding human connection involves recognizing the universality of suffering, both in oneself and in others.
    • Knowing one's emotions, assumptions, and experiences helps to understand and empathize with others.
    • Responding to the suffering of others involves practicing compassionate presence, active listening, and acknowledging the impacts of suffering.
    • We are connected by our shared experiences of life and the challenges we face.

    Professional Identity Formation: Values and Roles

    • The session aims to demonstrate the professional framework within which roles and identities develop, identifying core and enabling competencies for healthcare practitioners.
    • It encourages evaluating the development of your professional identity within the HPCSA/Afrimed/Canmed guidelines framework.
    • Values are the beliefs people have, especially about right and wrong, and determine how they act, indicating how we interact.
    • We must look after ourselves and our families as we navigate our roles as healthcare professionals.

    Virtue Ethics

    • Focuses on moral character and the pursuit of living a virtuous life.
    • Cultivates virtuous habits through deliberate practice and repetition.
    • Aims to build a foundation for making ethical decisions when faced with challenges.

    Theory of Social Justice

    • Emphasizes fairness in the distribution of wealth, resources, privileges, and opportunities.
    • Aims to eliminate discrimination and promote equality.
    • Advocates for human rights, access, participation, and equity.
    • John Rawls' concept of "justice as fairness" is influential in this theory.

    Ethics of Care

    • Encompasses the values and characteristics expected of health professionals, including compassion, empathy, and sensitivity towards patients and their needs.

    Interprofessional Learning and Practice

    • Collaborative practice involving working with professionals within and outside one's profession, including patients.
    • Requires understanding the roles and scope of practice of different professionals.
    • Fosters learning about, with, and from each other.
    • Effective teamwork is crucial to overcome healthcare challenges and achieve positive patient outcomes.
    • Emphasizes collaborative management of patients.

    IPP in South Africa

    • Addresses challenges like the shortage of healthcare workers, long waiting times, and communication breakdown.
    • Highlights the need for better understanding of referral processes, improved communication between healthcare providers, and effective teamwork.
    • Diamond's research suggests that geographical differences can contribute to variations in development, influencing the distribution of wealth and power.

    Medical Ecology Model

    • Incorporates the interplay between the human environment and health.
    • Recognizes that non-human nature provides ecosystem services, which are affected by environmental justice.
    • Advocates for environmental ethics that integrate eco-health perspectives to maximize public health benefits.
    • Emphasizes an equitable distribution of nature-mediated interactions between humans, pathogens, and the environment.

    Integrative Concepts of Health and Disease by Human Ecological Medicine

    • George L. Engel (1977) introduced the biopsychosocial model to understand health and disease in the context of "psychosomatics".
    • The emergence of "environmental health" highlights the health effects of the physico-chemical environment.
    • This framework emphasizes the interplay between the human and the environment.

    Human-Environment Relationship and Variants

    • Explores various types of give-and-take relationships between humans and the environment.
    • Pathogenic imbalances can arise from these relationships, impacting health.
    • The environment can significantly influence health outcomes, as exemplified by historical events like the Incan downfall due to swine flu brought by the Spanish.

    The Alma Ata Declaration

    • This landmark declaration, issued in 1978, emphasizes the importance of primary health care (PHC) as a central function of a health system.
    • PHC aims to provide health care services closer to where people live and work, ensuring accessibility and continuity of care.
    • The declaration promotes the concept of "health for all by the year 2000" through equitable access to healthcare services.
    • Key ideas include "appropriate technology," opposition to medical elitism, and health as a tool for socioeconomic development.

    What is PHC?

    • PHC is both a philosophy and a model of providing health services that prioritize community-based care and healthy living.
    • It focuses on disease and injury prevention and promotes healthy lifestyles.
    • PHC provides continuing care and acknowledges the broad determinants of health.
    • It aims to ensure the highest attainable level of health for all.

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    This quiz explores key concepts in team dynamics, including the importance of diverse perspectives in problem-solving and effective communication strategies. It also discusses the significance of clear goals in project management and the challenges of group decision-making. Test your understanding of essential team management principles.

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