Team adaptation in acute health care: a scoping review protocol.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This scoping review will map and chart the literature on team adaptation in acute health care. INTRODUCTION: Health care teams work in complex, dynamic contexts where adaptation is integral to effective care delivery. While the impact of team adaptation on care delivery is acknowledged, research aimed at understanding and improving team adaptation in acute health care is in its infancy. This scoping review will summarize the existing literature by charting key findings, mapping the methods employed, and identifying knowledge gaps. The findings may highlight a need for greater attention from health care organizations and education providers on improving team adaptive capacity. ELIG..