Changes in unprofessional behaviour, teamwork, and co-operation among hospital staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Westbrook JI, McMullan R, Urwin R, et al. Changes in unprofessional behaviour, teamwork and co‐operation among hospital staff during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Intern Med J. 2022;52(10):1821-1825. doi:10.1111/imj.15913.
The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically impacted team functioning in healthcare settings. This survey of nearly 1,600 clinical and non-clinical staff at five Australian hospitals did not identify any perceived increases in unprofessional behaviors during the pandemic and 44% of respondents cited improvements in teamwork.