Integrative Multidisciplinary Care Model: Enhancing Patient Outcomes Through the Collaboration of Nursing, Radiology, Laboratory Diagnostics, and Physical Therapy in Tertiary Hospitals

Authors: Shatha S. Muhanna, Wafaa A. Alkhamis, Rasha S. Alghamdi, Waad N. Alanazi, Shaykhah F. Almutlaq, Thikrayat H. Alsayhati, Salem M. Alghamdi, Ali A. Alnakhli

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14577195

Short DOI: https://doi.org/g8xcxc

Country: Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: Background: Multidisciplinary care models are increasingly recognized for their potential to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency in tertiary hospitals. This study evaluated the impact of integrating nursing, radiology, laboratory diagnostics, and physical therapy services in a tertiary care setting.
Methods: A mixed-methods study was conducted over six months at a Tertiary Care Hospital. Quantitative data on patient outcomes (e.g., length of stay, time-to-treatment, recovery milestones) and operational efficiency were collected, while qualitative data from interviews and observations explored team dynamics and challenges.
Results: The multidisciplinary approach significantly reduced hospital stays (20.5%) and time-to-treatment initiation (32.4%), with improvements in recovery milestones (26.2%) and patient satisfaction scores (23.6%). Communication efficiency improved by 53.3%, and role clarity enhanced collaboration. However, challenges included technological limitations and workload imbalances.
Conclusions: Multidisciplinary care models enhance healthcare delivery by integrating expertise from diverse disciplines. Addressing barriers such as staffing and technological support can further optimize their effectiveness.

Keywords: Multidisciplinary care, Tertiary hospital, Patient outcomes, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Healthcare efficiency, Nursing, Radiology, Laboratory diagnostics, Physical therapy

Paper Id: 231943

Published On: 2023-03-07

Published In: Volume 11, Issue 2, March-April 2023

Cite This: Integrative Multidisciplinary Care Model: Enhancing Patient Outcomes Through the Collaboration of Nursing, Radiology, Laboratory Diagnostics, and Physical Therapy in Tertiary Hospitals - Shatha S. Muhanna, Wafaa A. Alkhamis, Rasha S. Alghamdi, Waad N. Alanazi, Shaykhah F. Almutlaq, Thikrayat H. Alsayhati, Salem M. Alghamdi, Ali A. Alnakhli - IJIRMPS Volume 11, Issue 2, March-April 2023. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.14577195

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