While the value of teamwork has an intuitive
appeal, its impact on organisational processes
and outcomes is more difficult to measure.
Among the benefits claimed for teamwork are:
improved financial outcomes, reduced staff
turnover and absenteeism, higher quality of
care, increased staff motivation, reduced conflict,
and better patient outcomes.15 16 The
potential benefits of teamwork have been
attributed to the positive impact upon the psychological
health and well being of members.17
Lower levels of stress and greater effectiveness
and innovation in primary care and community
mental health are associated with quality of
teamwork.18