Creating Interdisciplinary Teams That Honor Social Justice

Abstract

Traditional and nontraditional interdisciplinary teams bring together varied professionals with diversity in expertise and thought. The purpose of interdisciplinary teams within healthcare settings is to support clients or patients in the achievement of physiological, psychological, and spiritual health. However, in absence of cultural awareness and cultural sensitivity, the physiological, psychological, and spiritual health needs of clients or patients can go unmet. Hence, it is imperative that interdisciplinary teams seek consultation when team members are unfamiliar with the culture of patients or clients to whom the team is assigned to provide care. Increasing cultural awareness and cultural sensitivity must be a collaborative effort between the interdisciplinary team and the client or patient. Nontraditional interdisciplinary teams conceptually examine teams that impact others in settings outside of education and health care.

Citation

Green, C. (2023), "Creating Interdisciplinary Teams That Honor Social Justice", Social Justice Case Studies, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 15-27. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-80455-746-420231002