The factors affecting team effectiveness in hospitals: The mediating role of using electronic collaborative tools

Abstract Objectives This study aimed to examine the impact of the influential factors (technical support, training and learning, organizational culture, and infrastructure) on team effectiveness with the mediating role of e-collaborative use in hospitals. Methods A cross-sectional design was conducted in six private hospitals. About 434 participants were selected using a random sampling technique. A self-administered questionnaire was developed to collect the data. Results The results of multiple linear regression showed that there was a significant impact of the influential factors (technical Support, training and learning, organizational culture, and infrastructure) on the team effectiveness (F = 40.198. p > 0.05). The results of simple linear regression showed a significant impact on the use of the e-collaborative tool on team Effectiveness (F = 261.445; p > 0.05). Also, the results showed that the use of e-collaborative tools had a significant impact as a mediating role in the relationship between influential factors and team (CMIN = 0.701, p > 0.05). Conclusions Hospital administration interested in enhancing Electronic collaboration should evaluate the work environment to assure that workers operate to promote intra-organizational teamwork and effectiveness.