University of Lynchburg DMSc Doctoral Project Assignment Repository
Specialty
Family Medicine
Advisor
Dr. Tom Colletti
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Purpose The purpose of the article is to review how multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) improve patient care and provide a cost effective and tailored response to treatment.1,2
Method A PubMed literature search was conducted with the search terms multidisciplinary team and patient outcomes, multidisciplinary team, and multidisciplinary team approach. Ten articles were retrieved and served as the basis for this clinical review.
Results Evidence shows MDTs improved patient outcomes, lowered costs of care by decreasing the defensive medicine approach to healthcare, and decreased morbidity and mortality rates.3,4
Conclusion Ultimately, MDT appears to be positive on patient outcomes with regard to patients in need of complex care.
Keywords Multidisciplinary Team, Collaboration, Communication
Recommended Citation
Boone CO. Multidisciplinary Team Approach: Potential Benefits. University of Lynchburg DMSc Doctoral Project Assignment Repository. 2021; 4(1).
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