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Challenges of Protocol Compliance in Multidisciplinary Healthcare Teams: A Qualitative Investigation in a Tertiary Care Setting

Author(s) Eman Q. Almutairi, Mohammed A. Alanazi, Manal A. Alanazi, Reem N. Alqahtani, Samer A. Alshahrani, Rand AlMujel, Taiba Abahussain, Mada A. Baalghayth, Mohammed A. Alyahya, Mohammed B. Alshahrani
Country Saudi Arabia
Abstract Background: It is crucial to adhere to protocols in order to maximize patient safety, clinical outcomes, and overall quality of healthcare. However, professionals working within multidisciplinary teams face numerous barriers that restrict their compliance.
Objective: The study’s objectives were to identify the barriers to protocol compliance of multidisciplinary healthcare providers in a tertiary hospital, with the focus on individual, organizational, and interpersonal relations structure.
Methods: Using qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions with thirty healthcare workers that included nurses, laboratory technicians, pharmacists, radiologists, respiratory therapists, and dentists. A thematic analysis of the data was conducted to uncover the barriers.
Results: Three main barriers emerged from the analysis: (1) Individual barriers (knowledge gaps, change resistance, clinical judgement disparities) (2) Organizational Barriers (increased workload, inadequate pre-service training, poor supervision) (3) Interprofessional Barriers (communication breakdowns, absence of collaborative environment, undefined responsibilities). The participants called for strong interprofessional collaboration, education, and leadership to facilitate the protocol adherence.
Conclusion: Multi-dimensional barriers suggest that compliance with protocols is best overcome with comprehensive solutions that include problems of individual capabilities, organizational context, and collaboration between professionals. To achieve greater compliance, these gaps should be addressed through stronger education, higher involvement of leadership, and building a collaborative environment.
Keywords Protocol Compliance, Obstacles, Interdisciplinary Healthcare, Qualitative Research, Patient Care, Active Teamwork, Teaching Hospital
Field Business Administration
Published In Volume 15, Issue 3, July-September 2024
Published On 2024-09-06
Cite This Challenges of Protocol Compliance in Multidisciplinary Healthcare Teams: A Qualitative Investigation in a Tertiary Care Setting - Eman Q. Almutairi, Mohammed A. Alanazi, Manal A. Alanazi, Reem N. Alqahtani, Samer A. Alshahrani, Rand AlMujel, Taiba Abahussain, Mada A. Baalghayth, Mohammed A. Alyahya, Mohammed B. Alshahrani - IJSAT Volume 15, Issue 3, July-September 2024. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.14840442
DOI https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14840442
Short DOI https://doi.org/g84hpr
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