Introducing the individual teamwork observation and feedback tool (iTOFT): Development and description of a new interprofessional teamwork measure
Authors
Thistlethwaite, JillDallest, Kathy
Moran, Monica Catherine
Dunston, Roger
Roberts, Chris
Eley, Diann
Bogossian, Fiona
Forman, Dawn

Bainbridge, Lesley
Drynan, Donna
Fyfe, Sue
Affiliation
Univeristy of DerbyIssue Date
2016-06-08
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The individual Teamwork Observation and Feedback Tool (iTOFT) was devised by a consortium of seven universities in recognition of the need for a means of observing and giving feedback to individual learners undertaking an interprofessional teamwork task. It was developed through a literature review of the existing teamwork assessment tools, a discussion of accreditation standards for the health professions, Delphi consultation and field-testing with an emphasis on its feasibility and acceptability for formative assessment. There are two versions: the Basic tool is for use with students who have little clinical teamwork experience and lists 11 observable behaviours under two headings: ‘shared decision making’ and ‘working in a team’. The Advanced version is for senior students and junior health professionals and has 10 observable behaviours under four headings: ‘shared decision making’, ‘working in a team’, ‘leadership’, and ‘patient safety’. Both versions include a comprehensive scale and item descriptors. Further testing is required to focus on its validity and educational impact.Citation
Thistlethwaite, J. et al. (2016) 'Introducing the individual Teamwork Observation and Feedback Tool (iTOFT): Development and description of a new interprofessional teamwork measure', Journal of Interprofessional Care, 30 (4):526Publisher
Taylor and FrancisJournal
Journal of Interprofessional CareDOI
10.3109/13561820.2016.1169262Additional Links
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.3109/13561820.2016.1169262Type
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13561820EISSN
14699567ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.3109/13561820.2016.1169262
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