Development of day center in Roozbeh hospital: A teamwork experience

Abstract

Introduction: Team working is an important part of psychiatry but psychiatry delivery services with teamwork approach were limited in our country. Providing rehabilitation services in a coordinated and comprehensive manner requires a professional team consists of psychiatrist, psychologist, occupational therapist, social worker and their collaborative approach. The aim of this study is to present a team work experience in development of a rehabilitation service and team service providing. Materials and Methods: We explained the experiences of 4 academic members who were involved in set up or development of day center. Furthermore, a group discussion session with staff held and their experiences in team working especially in day center were discussed. Results: The results of these interviews emphasize on the important role of social structures, responsibility, time commitment, the need to be patient in team work, the need to create and strengthen a sense of trust between group members, the need to maintain members’ motivations and to find solutions to resolve the interpersonal conflicts. Conclusion: Finding some solutions for enhancement of responsibility, building sense of trust and dissolve interpersonal conflict is very important in team working.

Keywords

• Day center
• experience
• Teamwork