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Question

Reflecting on this week's resources below do you feel that professional diversity is always a positive, or have you ever experienced a situation where professional diversity hindered open communication, decision making, or acting in what you believed as an occupational therapy professional to be the best interests of the client? Please explain: Johnson (2017) recognizes numerous obstacles associated with collaborative teams of professionals in healthcare. The problems include poor communication, inflexible roles, poor performance, inconsistent communication styles, poor team norms, power imbalances, and role conflicts. Power imbalances can create an environment where some team members feel undervalued or unheard. In occupational therapy, this can prevent valuable input from being considered, leading to less effective treatment plans. Johnson emphasizes that more than merely assignment to a work team is needed to ensure successful cooperation. Effective communication is crucial in occupational therapy to ensure that all team members are on the same page regarding patient care plans. Poor communication can lead to misunderstandings, errors in treatment, and a lack of cohesive strategy, ultimately affecting patient outcomes. Members of various professional cohorts may hesitate to exchange knowledge and possess diverse attitudes toward collaborative efforts. Although there have been enhancement requests, fruitful collaboration still.