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Table 1 Dimensions and definitions of relational coordination [10, 11]

From: A pilot study protocol of a relational coordination training intervention among healthcare professionals in an Army medical center

Seven relational coordination dimensions

Definitions

Frequent communication

How often professionals communicate regarding their work process

Timely communication

How soon professionals report significant information regarding a work process

Accurate communication

Preciseness of information communicated between professionals regarding a work process

Problem-solving communication

The extent to which professionals seek solutions instead of placing blame when problems occur

Shared goals

Understanding how the work of each professional fits together with the work of other professionals in the same work process

Shared knowledge

An understanding of the role of other professionals, which includes an awareness of who needs to know what and why and when

Mutual respect

Valuing the work of other professionals