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Multidisciplinary Health Care Team
Dr. Ajimsha. MPT(Neuro), Ph.D
Faculty of Allied Health
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Multidisciplinary Health Care Team
• a group of health care workers who are members of different disciplines, each providing specific services to the patient.
– Mosby's Medical Dictionary, 8th edition. © 2009, Elsevier.
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Why MDT
• In an effort to provide effective and efficient care to patients with chronic health conditions,
• Developing an approach to meet the high demands of patients and to best utilize resources became necessary.
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Effect of MDT
• provides better care than an individual plan that has in the past, just involved doctor and patient
• improved health outcomes • enhanced satisfaction for clients(all of
the needs of the patient will be met )• more efficient use of resources • enhanced job satisfaction for team
members.
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Significance of MDT approach
• The most important member of the multidisciplinary team is the patient.
• He or she is at the center of the team.
• This approach is holistic health care.
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Significance of MDT approach
• The group of professionals that make up an MDT come from diverse disciplines.
• They provide a comprehensive assessment through their individual expertise and in consultation with one another.
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• The team approach promotes coordination and communication and can offer the patient a one stop effort as opposed to many separate evaluations, interpretations and plans.
• Any differences in opinion or approach can be discussed and resolved as a group, among the professionals and with the patient.
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Members of MDT
• The MDT professionals can change from case to case depending on the diagnosis and social or personal situation of the patient.
• In general, the team will include medical professionals from various disciplines, homecare professionals if needed, social service and mental health professionals, nutrition and health educators and so on.
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Members of MDT• As a member on an MDT, the professionals
work together to develop a plan of action, or a treatment plan and then combine their efforts towards initiating treatment.
• The patient is involved in every aspect and is encouraged to involve family as well, as this support can improve outcomes long term
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Team
• The goal of the physical medicine and rehabilitation treatment (PM&R) team is to work together with the patient and family to help a person with an injury or disability reach maximum potential.
• A rehabilitation program is specifically designed for each individual depending on the injury, disorder, or illness an a MDT approach.
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Rehabilitation Team
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Members of Rehabilitation Team• The multidisciplinary rehabilitation team may include,
but is not limited to, the following team members: • Patient and Family
– The patient and family are considered the most important members of the rehabilitation team.
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Members of Rehabilitation Team
Organization
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Members of Rehabilitation Team
• Physiatrist– A physician who evaluates
and treats rehabilitation patients. The physiatrist is usually the team leader and is responsible for coordinating patient care services with other team members. A physiatrist focuses on restoring function to people with disabilities.
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Members of Rehabilitation Team
• Physical Therapist– A therapist who helps
restore function for patients with problems related to movement, muscle strength, exercise, and joint function.
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Members of Rehabilitation Team
• Occupational Therapist – A therapist who helps
restore function for patients with problems related to activities of daily living (ADLs) including work, school, family, and community and leisure activities.
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Members of Rehabilitation Team
• Rehabilitation Nurse– A nurse who specializes
in rehabilitative care and assists the patient in achieving maximum independence, especially in regards to medical care, prevention of complications, and patient and family education.
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Members of Rehabilitation Team
• Clinical Social Worker– A professional counselor
who acts as a liaison for the patient, family, and rehabilitation treatment team. The social worker helps provide support, and coordinate discharge planning and referrals, and may also help coordinate care with insurance companies
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Members of Rehabilitation Team
• Speech/Language Pathologist – A therapist who helps restore function for
patients with problems related to cognitive, communication, or swallowing issues.
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Members of Rehabilitation Team
• Psychiatrist, Psychologist, or Neuropsychologist – A physician or counselor who conducts
cognitive (thinking and learning) assessments of the patient and helps the patient and family adjust to the disability.
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Members of Rehabilitation Team
• Recreation Therapist– A therapist who coordinates therapeutic
recreation programs to help promote social skills and leisure activities.
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Members of Rehabilitation Team
• Audiologist– A healthcare professional who specializes in
the evaluation and treatment of hearing and hearing loss.
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Members of Rehabilitation Team
• Registered Dietitian– A nutritionist who
evaluates and provides for the dietary needs of each patient based on the patient's medical needs, eating abilities, and food preferences.
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Members of Rehabilitation Team
• Vocational Therapist– A counselor who assists people with
disabilities to plan careers and find and keep satisfying jobs.
• Orthotist– A healthcare professional who makes braces
or splints used to strengthen or stabilize a part of the body.
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Members of Rehabilitation Team• Prosthetist
– A healthcare professional who makes and fits artificial body parts, such as an artificial leg or arm.
• Case Manager – A rehabilitation case manager helps plan,
organize, coordinate, and monitor services and resources for the patient.
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Members of Rehabilitation Team
• Respiratory Therapist– A therapist who helps treat and restore
function for patients with airway and breathing problems.
• Chaplain– A spiritual counselor who helps
patients and families during crisis periods and helps serve as a liaison between the hospital and the home church or place of worship.
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The rehabilitation team meeting • Most rehabilitation teams hold weekly, biweekly, or monthly
meetings, depending on the setting. Topics covered at team meetings include such items as the following:
• the patient's plan of care • the patient's progress • short- and long-term goals • length of stay • patient and family education needs • discharge planning •
Team meetings help with communication and planning among team members and the patient and family.
• Reports of team meetings are often shared with insurance companies and case managers to assist in discharge planning, use of resources, and continuation of care.
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