Viljoen, AlidaLeech, RonellSlater, PaulHeyns, Tanya2024-11-292024-11-292024-08Viljoen, A., Leech, R., Slater, P., & Heyns, T. (2024). Consensus on the definition and attributes of person-centered teamwork: An e-Delphi study. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 21, 477–485. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12724.1545-102X (print)1741-6787 (online)10.1111/wvn.12724http://hdl.handle.net/2263/99687DATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT : The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.BACKGROUND : Effective health care relies on person-centeredness and teamwork, which are known to improve outcomes. These two concepts have been defined individually, but we could not find a definition of the combined concept. A preliminary definition was developed through a concept analysis; however, consensus on the concept has not been reached. AIM : The aim of this study was to reach consensus on the definition and attributes of person-centered teamwork. Methods A consensus design allowed experts to collaborate and share their experience and wisdom to refine and reach consensus on the definition and attributes of person-centered teamwork. An e-Delphi was used to engage the experts. RESULTS : Three rounds of online engagement with 12 experts were needed to reach consensus on the definition and attributes of person-centered teamwork. The attributes reached consensus of 82% after the first round. The definition had 82% consensus after the three rounds. The definition had been adjusted and refined according to the expert input. The newly adjusted definition was established. LINKING EVIDENCE TO ACTION : We successfully used the e-Delphi method to obtain consensus on the attributes and definition of person-centered teamwork. The definition of person-centered teamwork can be further developed and included in clinical practice to guide improved clinical outcomes. The consensus definition of person-centered teamwork provides a clear understanding of the meaning thereof, which may in turn enrich the usability thereof in clinical practice. Person-centered teams improve outcomes for persons receiving care in hospitals. Building person-centered teams are now better understood and the foundation of building these teams defined. We engaged with 12 experts in the academic and clinical field of person-centeredness and teamwork. The use and value of the Delphi method to obtain consensus is now better understood and can assist future research development.en© 2024 The Authors. Worldviews on Evidence-based Nursing published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of Sigma Theta Tau International. This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.Defininge-DelphiPerson-centered teamworkPerson-centerednessTeamworkSDG-03: Good health and well-beingArticle