Journal of Novel Physiotherapies
Open Access

Abstract

A multidisciplinary team refers to a number of health care providers associated with different specialties, each providing specific service to the patient focusing on detailed assessment and treatment. Multidisciplinary teams provide numerous benefits to patients and its team members. Researches on the said topic are indicative that multidisciplinary team approach leads to improved health outcomes and patients and attendants satisfaction levels. The appropriate and effective use of available equipment and modalities results in improved efficacy of services and staff satisfaction at job. Teamwork is the key factor in rehabilitation to achieve holistic goal regarding the problems of patients. This team approach facilitates to acquire the possible and best outcome in rehabilitation. The comprehensive rehabilitation has widespread areas and to manage the person with limited functional is challenge for professional. The health care profession is progressing very fast and new innovations are included in the management. The world is moving towards the concept of collaboration and coordination to get context specific objectives. The different professional in rehabilitation field can come together and provide best expertise to enhance the quality life of patients. Although multidisciplinary teams deliver services based on various skills and experiences as compare to single health care provider but it requires co-ordination among members and appropriate handing over taking over of case load. Effective multidisciplinary team will need good leadership and relations based on respect and trust among team members.

Biography

Muhammad Naveed Babur is an active Entrepreneur in Rehabilitation Sciences. He is the first ever PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences in Pakistan. Currently, he is holding the position of Principal/Dean at the Isra Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, Isra University, Pakistan. He is Director International Academy of Rehabilitation Sciences Research & Education (IARSRE), Pakistan. He is the Secretary General of Pakistan Society for Neuro Rehabilitation (PSNR), Pakistan (a member organization of WFNR). He is Founder & Member Board of Directors, Pakistan Physical Therapy Association (PPTA), a WCPT member Organization. He is Member of National Curriculum & Revision Committee, Physical Therapy, Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. He is Editor in Chief of International Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences (IJRS) and Rehab Times, Pakistan. He is Full Member of World Association for Medical Editors (USA). He is Chairman of National Rehabilitation Conference (NRC) & Neuro Rehabilitation Conference, Pakistan since 2012. He has 26 research publications and one book to his credit.