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Multidisciplinary Health Care Team
Dr. Ajimsha. MPT(Neuro), Ph.D
Faculty of Allied Health
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
• 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.
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.
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
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.
Rehabilitation Team
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.
Members of Rehabilitation Team
Organization
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Members of Rehabilitation Team
• Speech/Language Pathologist – A therapist who helps restore function for
patients with problems related to cognitive, communication, or swallowing issues.
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.
Members of Rehabilitation Team
• Recreation Therapist– A therapist who coordinates therapeutic
recreation programs to help promote social skills and leisure activities.
Members of Rehabilitation Team
• Audiologist– A healthcare professional who specializes in
the evaluation and treatment of hearing and hearing loss.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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