Importance of teamwork for the quality of healthcare delivery

Abstract

In the psychological field, camaraderie and teamwork are working conditions that have a positive impact on a company's human resources, generating enthusiasm and satisfactory results in activities. Companies that promote a harmonious environment experience benefits in both organizational effectiveness and workers' social relationships. It is recognized that people seek to meet social needs in their work environment, considering that every organization is essentially a team made up of its staff. All organizations seek to achieve effective and comprehensive results to meet the demands of their internal and external environment. This is equally applicable to healthcare organizations, where providing high-quality care has become a global priority. To achieve quality in health care, it is essential to implement various elements that work in a coordinated manner. In this context, teamwork, collaboration among its members, commitment and trust between people are essential to achieve this goal, especially in the field of nursing. The purpose of this paper is to explain the relevance of teamwork in improving the quality of medical care.