Professional paper
https://doi.org/10.24141/1/2/2/7
Interdisciplinary teamwork – challenge in contemporary rehabilitation
Iva Lončarić
orcid.org/0000-0003-2517-3082
; Department of Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Aids, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Croatia
Ida Kovač
; Department of Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Aids, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Croatia
Martina Rilović Đurašin
; Department of Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Aids, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Croatia
Rosarija Habuš
; Department of Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Aids, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Croatia
Neven Kauzlarić
; Department of Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Aids, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Croatia
Abstract
Modern rehabilitation is holistically oriented, it includes medical, psychological and social dimension and is based on teamwork. Restitution activities, social participation and raising the quality of life in patients with acute/chronic health problem are impossible to achieve by the action of only one profession. The recommendation of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) is the achievement of common goals of rehabilitation through an interdisciplinary approach, which represents a challenge when compared to the traditional approach. In order to optimize the effect of rehabilitation, it is necessary to consolidate a variety of medical and non-medical professions; specialized medical doctors, physical therapists, occupational therapists, nurses, prosthetists/orthotists in cooperation with psychologists, social workers and institutions that provide and approve the necessary medical care. In most European countries, interdisciplinary forms of work in rehabilitation are exclusively practiced, they are problem-oriented and focused on the patient, and economically beneficial for the health system. Despite the technical competence and knowledge of professionals in the rehabilitation team, there is a lack of adequate skills and attitude towards interdisciplinary work. As a result of poor communication, a different point of view on the role of the profession, hierarchy and cooperation in the team, as well as a lack of understanding or accepting professional competencies of other members, interdisciplinary approach is compromised. During the war, rehabilitation in Croatia gained momentum and the need for interdisciplinary work, and despite the lack of required professions and unfavorable paramedical factors, it changed strategic approach to holistic landmark. However, Croatia and its health care system are still in transition, with an evident lack of expert participants in rehabilitation. Literature suggests interdisciplinary form as the only form of work in contemporary rehabilitation, but practicing the same is in its essence a challenge. In order to transfer this challenge to the common practice, development of appropriate skills deserves a special place in academic education.
Keywords
rehabilitation; cooperation; interdisciplinary team
Hrčak ID:
181012
URI
Publication date:
1.12.2016.
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