https://doi.org/10.4081/monaldi.2025.2977
Promoting effective teamwork in the cardiothoracic surgery department: strategies for success
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Published: March 10, 2025
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In daily practice, teamwork is of paramount importance within the healthcare settings, particularly in specialized fields such as cardiothoracic surgery. This is due to the fact that collaboration, communication, and synchronization play a vital role in ensuring successful patient outcomes. The aim of this paper is to propose strategies to promote effective teamwork within a cardiothoracic surgical setting, elaborating general teamwork principles and applicable concepts from healthcare.
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Aljanadi, Firas. 2025. “Promoting Effective Teamwork in the Cardiothoracic Surgery Department: Strategies for Success”. Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease, March. https://doi.org/10.4081/monaldi.2025.2977.
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