Commentary on: Wagner B, Hofmann L, Maaß U. A therapist-supported internet-based intervention for bereaved siblings: a randomized controlled trial. Palliat Med. 2022 Dec;36(10):1532–1543. doi: 10.1177/02692163221122344. Epub 2022 Oct 20.
An online 6-weeks 12-session CBT-based writing intervention can improve grief and depression in bereaved siblings up to 1 year postintervention. Further research may examine the potentially effective components and the effectiveness of the intervention in populations such as males and people bereaved by suicide.
Bereaved siblings have an increased risk of developing long-term health-related problems after loss. A population-wide study revealed higher risks of depression, substance use and a twofold risk of attempted suicide compared to non-bereaved siblings.
Commentary on: Iyasere CA, Wing J, Martel JN, et al. Effect of increased interprofessional familiarity on team performance, communication, and psychological safety on inpatient medical teams: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA Intern Med. 2022 Nov 1;182(11):1190–1198. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2022.4373.
Team member familiarity has a positive impact on teamwork and interprofessional communication. Organisational design should consider team member familiarity.
Interprofessional teamwork matters for patient and workforce outcomes. Familiarity of team members is associated with improved teamwork and communication, safety and quality of care, utilisation and patient outcomes. However, much of the existing research is observational in nature. This study evaluated the impact of a team member familiarity intervention on the quality of nurse and resident interactions, perceptions of organisational climate and care outcomes.
This single site randomised clinical trial evaluated the effect of a resident scheduling intervention designed to...