Role of Multidisciplinary Teams in Improving Diagnostic Accuracy for Congenital Heart Defects

Authors: Mada A. Baalghayth, Rawan S. Aleidi, Mubarak N. Alqahtani, Bader S. Alshammari, Saud Aljarbaa, Sara H. Alharithy, Kholoud S. Alqassem, Shatha A. Alkhamis

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14274893

Short DOI: https://doi.org/g8tnhg

Country: Saudi Arabia

Full-text Research PDF File:   View   |   Download

Abstract: This study evaluates the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary approach involving laboratory specialists, radiology technologists, and echocardiography technologists in diagnosing congenital heart defects (CHDs) at a tertiary hospital. By integrating data from laboratory tests, radiological imaging, and echocardiography, the multidisciplinary approach significantly improved diagnostic accuracy to 94% and reduced the average time to diagnosis to 12 hours, compared to individual modalities. Thematic analysis of qualitative data highlighted enhanced communication and teamwork as key benefits, while logistical challenges such as scheduling and the lack of standardized protocols were identified as barriers. These findings suggest that multidisciplinary collaboration can lead to better-informed treatment decisions and improved patient outcomes, provided that logistical challenges are addressed.

Keywords: Congenital Heart Defects, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Diagnostic Accuracy, Echocardiography, Radiological Imaging, Laboratory Testing, Tertiary Hospital

Paper Id: 231769

Published On: 2022-07-06

Published In: Volume 10, Issue 4, July-August 2022

Cite This: Role of Multidisciplinary Teams in Improving Diagnostic Accuracy for Congenital Heart Defects - Mada A. Baalghayth, Rawan S. Aleidi, Mubarak N. Alqahtani, Bader S. Alshammari, Saud Aljarbaa, Sara H. Alharithy, Kholoud S. Alqassem, Shatha A. Alkhamis - IJIRMPS Volume 10, Issue 4, July-August 2022. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.14274893

Share this