The Importance of the Multidisciplinary Team and Social Support in Pediatric Rehabilitation: A Literature Review
摘要
Patients who are treated in Pediatric Rehabilitation settings often have complex medical and rehabilitation needs. Through clinical practice and personal experience, we have seen the importance of treating our patients and their families in multidisciplinary settings with social supports in place.
Recent FindingsRehabilitation programs have been shown to improve outcomes for pediatric patients with a broad scope of medical conditions. Current literature highlights the numerous benefits of a multidisciplinary team-based approach by improving functional outcomes in motor skills, and quality of life in addition to social, emotional, and cognitive outcomes.
SummaryIn pediatric rehabilitation settings, we should prioritize multidisciplinary teams and improving social supports for our patients and their families. This approach improves outcomes and allows families to feel more supported and empowered in their care.