Question

1. Explain the benefit of using an interdisciplinary team.

2. Describe how using this team approach can improve client outcomes.

Answer 1

Ans) 1) Benefits of interdisciplinary team: It provides benefits as follows:

•   Holistic treatment approach
• Continuityof care
• Cost-effective care
• Reduction of medical errors
• Higher satisfaction
• Increased compliance
• Collaborative approach
• Shared responsibility
• Evidence-based decision making
• Team cohesion
• Expert knowledge
• Avoidance of duplicated service
• Shared resources

2) Teamwork- The development of partnerships to achieve best possible outcomes that reflect the particular needs of the patient, family, or community, requiring an understanding of what others have to offer.

The common goal of teamwork:

- To improve client outcomes, whether the client is an individual, a group or a community.

The team approach improve client outcomes by:

- Positive Patient outcomes
- Medication errors decreased
- Discuss chain of command/ Responsibilities
- Presents Evidence and Ongoing Research

Positive outcomes of effective teamwork and collaboration:

Good retention;
Job satisfaction;
Treatment Compliance;
Quality of patient care and safety