Exploring the Impact of Interdisciplinary Collaboration on Sepsis Management in Hospitalized Patients

Authors: Ali S. Aldossari, Wedad M. Almutairi, Alanood A. Albedah, Eyan M. Alsomali, Mohammed S. Aljeaid, Khudhrah A. Alsomali, Amnah M. Alanazi

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14227248

Short DOI: https://doi.org/g8r6jn

Country: Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: Sepsis is a critical condition that requires timely and coordinated intervention to reduce mortality and improve patient outcomes. This study explored the impact of interdisciplinary collaboration among pharmacists, laboratory specialists, and nurses on sepsis management in a tertiary hospital. A mixed-methods approach was employed, involving the retrospective analysis of 150 patient records and qualitative interviews with 20 healthcare professionals. The findings indicated that interdisciplinary collaboration significantly reduced time to diagnosis, time to antimicrobial therapy, and length of hospital stay, while also lowering mortality rates. Healthcare professionals emphasized the importance of effective communication, role clarity, and addressing barriers such as differing work schedules to enhance teamwork. The study concludes that interdisciplinary collaboration improves the management of sepsis, leading to better patient outcomes, and highlights the need for further strategies to optimize teamwork.

Keywords: sepsis, interdisciplinary collaboration, pharmacists, laboratory specialists, nurses, patient outcomes, tertiary hospital, healthcare teamwork

Paper Id: 231684

Published On: 2022-01-07

Published In: Volume 10, Issue 1, January-February 2022

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