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Title: | Multidisciplinary team meetings in community mental health: a systematic review of their functions | Authors: | Rosalind, Raine Caoimhe Nic a, Bháird Penny, Xanthopoulou Georgia, Black Susan, Michie Nora, Pashayan |
Issue Date: | 2016 | Source: | 2016/06/13 , 2016 | Journal: | Mental Health Review Journal | Abstract: | Purpose Previous research has identified a need for greater clarity regarding the functions of multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings in UK community mental health services. We aimed to identify the functions of these meetings by systematically reviewing both primary research and academic discussion papers. Design/methodology/approach Papers relating to adult Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) in the UK and published between September 1999 and February 2014 were reviewed and appraised using NICE quality checklists. The search was broad in scope to include both general CMHTs and specialist CMHTs such as Early Intervention Psychosis services and forensic mental health teams. A thematic synthesis of the findings was performed to develop an overarching thematic framework of the reported functions of MDT meetings. Findings Of 4046 studies identified, none directly investigated the functions of MDT meetings. However, 49 mentioned functions in passing. These functions were categorised into four thematic domains: discussing the care of individual patients; teamwork; team management; and learning and development. Several papers reported a lack of clarity about the purpose of MDT meetings and the roles of different team members which hindered effective collaboration. Practical implications Without clearly agreed objectives for MDT meetings, monitoring their effectiveness is problematic. Unwarranted variation in their functioning may undermine the quality of care. Originality/value This is the first systematic review to investigate the functions of CMHT MDT meetings in the UK. The findings highlight a need for empirical research to establish how MDT meetings are being used so that their effectiveness can be understood, monitored and evaluated. | DOI: | 10.1108/MHRJ-03-2015-0010 | Resources: | http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/abs/10.1108/MHRJ-03-2015-0010 | Type: | Article |
Appears in Sites: | Sunshine Coast HHS Publications |
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