The Effect of Mutual Performance Monitoring on Team Effectiveness in the ICU

Abstract

Effective teamwork is crucial in delivering high-quality care in the intensive care unit (ICU). This study aimed to investigate the relationship between mutual performance monitoring (MPM) and team effectiveness (TE) and to explore the mediating role of shared mental models (SMM) and team orientation (TO) in this relationship. A survey was conducted with 29 ICU healthcare professionals from a single metropolitan academic hospital in the Netherlands. Results indicated that there was no direct relationship between MPM and TE, but SMM partially mediated the relationship with TO, and TO mediated the relationship with TE. Both results showed a moderate effect size, suggesting that team members who prioritize team goals over their own goals tend to provide more feedback to their team, and that SMMs positively relate to TE. However, this study has some limitations, including a small sample size and the self-report design. Future research could evaluate alternative measures for TE and explore teamwork environments that induce more stress to accurately assess the correlation between MPM and TE.