multidisciplinary health care team

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


• 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.


• Physical Therapist– A therapist who helps

restore function for patients with problems related to movement, muscle strength, exercise, and joint function.


• 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.


• 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.


• 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


• Speech/Language Pathologist – A therapist who helps restore function for

patients with problems related to cognitive, communication, or swallowing issues.


• 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.


• Recreation Therapist– A therapist who coordinates therapeutic

recreation programs to help promote social skills and leisure activities.


• Audiologist– A healthcare professional who specializes in

the evaluation and treatment of hearing and hearing loss.


• 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.


• 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.


• 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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