The presence of appropriate systems to promote good communication within the care team is one of the ten important characteristics identified for effective interdisciplinary work. However, the current communication systems at the Eastern Townships University Health and Social Services Centre of the Sherbrooke University Hospital (SUH), an hospital setting in Sherbrooke (Quebec, Canada), are numerous, scattered and difficult to identify quickly. The bedside magnetized posters were developed to address this issue. The use of this kind of tool should improve teamwork, communication, and patient care. As the bedside magnetized posters are now well established on the stroke and geriatric units at the SUH, it is essential to evaluate their acceptability by staff members. In addition, identifying the barriers and facilitators to their use will support the team for eventual deployment in other care environments at the SUH.
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Acceptability
Timeframe: From the time the participants begin the electronic survey to the time their answers are sent off (approx. 15 to 20 minutes). There are no cut-off points for this outcome
Barriers and facilitators
Timeframe: This outcome will be measured during the participants' focus group, which should have a duration of approx. 60 minutes. There are no cut-off points for this outcome