The Relationship between Nursing Team Work and Tuberculosis Patients’ Outcomes

Background: Teamwork within health care is important for two main reasons. First, the quality of teamwork is associated with the quality and safety of care delivery systems. Despite being a preventable and curable disease, tuberculosis (TB) is still a major global health threat and the second leading cause of death due to an infectious agent worldwide. Aim: The study aimed to assess the relationship between nursing team work and tuberculosis patients’ outcomes. Design: Descriptive correlational research design was utilized in this study. Setting: the current study was conducted at Badr University Hospital, which is affiliated to Helwan University. Subjects: Subjects: Convenience sample (n =80 nurses (was used. Tools of data collection: Two tools used for gathering data; (I) Teamwork perceptions questionnaire and (II) Tuberculosis knowledge assessment questionnaire. Results: Study results showed that 28.7% of the studied nursing personnel had a high perception regarding teamwork. Additionally, 25% of the studied nursing personnel had a good level of knowledge regarding TB. Conclusion: There was a highly statistically significant positive correlation among nursing personnel perception of teamwork and knowledge regarding tuberculosis. Recommendations: Implement regular team-based workshops and simulations to strengthen nursing personnel's ability to collaborate effectively in managing tuberculosis patients.