PERCEPTION OF REHABILITATION PROFESSIONALS TOWARDS MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM APPROACH IN STROKE REHABILITATION

Abstract

Benefits of multidisciplinary team in health care setups cannot be denied. If effectively developed and implemented patients and team members both gets immense advantage from it. Unfortunately in developing countries due to other constraints this part of health care is still neglected. There are multiple reasons behind it which include lack of clear vision, organizations are not sure what they want from a multidisciplinary team. Benefits although know but are not crystal clear to administration resulting in neglect from there end in facilitation for development of multidisciplinary team. Lack of appropriate curriculum, at degree level. Professional entering the field lack basic knowledge regarding multidisciplinary team approach. Limited research facilities and rigid mind set leads to a group of professionals who are in field to practice in a traditional way. Lack of continuous teaching and training is observed, professionals are reported to be so busy that attending refreshers and relevant workshops is not possible for them. There is absence of staff to provide cover for professionals attending workshops or seminars. Frequent political shifts and security concerns never let policy makers focus on emerging trends in health care. GDP allocated to health care restrain teaching and training of professionals and advent of multidisciplinary team in long run. Lack of Skill mix is another issue, services of allied health professionals are scarce and professionals are reluctant to perform duties in far off areas or less privileged areas of country.