Enhancing Collaboration and Patient-Centered Care Through Moderated Multidisciplinary Consultations

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Interprofessional Collaboration
• Patient-Centered Care

Background:

• Rising multimorbidity necessitates integrated care models.
• Pelvic floor disorder (PFD) care is often fragmented, limiting holistic treatment.
• Multidisciplinary approaches are recommended for complex conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore how a multidisciplinary setup supports interprofessional collaboration for complex PFD patients.
• To investigate patient-centered approaches in multidisciplinary PFD care.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative interview study with healthcare professionals in a PFD clinic.
• Hermeneutic approach applied to multidisciplinary team consultations.
• Thematic analysis of interview data.

Main Results:

• Coordinated consultations involve providing a framework, involving team members, and establishing an overview.
• Patient-centered care requires aligning expectations, involving the patient, and ensuring comfort.
• A framework for decision-making and clear communication models enhance patient involvement.

Conclusions:

• A structured decision-making framework and clear communication are essential for patient-centered care in PFD.
• Moderated multidisciplinary consultations enhance interprofessional collaboration.
• Integrating patients into care decisions is crucial for effective PFD management.