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CONCEPT OF HEALTH TEAMPST 101

INTRODUCTION TO PHYSIOTHERAPY

BOWEN UNIVERSITY IWO

2019/2020 SESSION

Mr. Timothy Adeyemi

HEALTH TEAM

• It is defined as a group of persons who share a common objective determined by community needs and towards the achievement of which each member of the team contributes in accordance with his/her competence and skills, respecting the functions of the other.

• Healthcare is a team effort. Each member of the team plays a vital role, and is inter-dependent on other team members for various aspects of patient care.

• Some team members help in diagnosis of disease, some others are experts in various aspects of treating or attending to patients' physical and emotional needs.

• The most important member of the team is the PATIENT, without whom there would be no team in the first place!

• The personnel who comprise a particular team will depend on the needs of the patient in question.

PST 101- INTRODUCTION TO PHYSIOTHERAPY 2

Health Care is Team Work: “No one can do everything, but everyone can do something.”


MEMBERS OF THE HEALTH TEAM

Nurse PharmacistPhysician

PATIENTPHYSIOTHERAPIST Dietician

Occupational

Therapist

Laboratory Scientist

Radiology Technologist

Social

Worker


Categories of Members of the Health Team• A comprehensive health team comprises of the following component

members:

Clinical staff e.g. physicians, PTs, nurses, medical lab scientists, pharmacists, dieticians etc.

Administrative staff e.g. Human Resources staff, Accountants, etc.

Non-clinical staff e.g. social workers, health record officers etc.

Support staff e.g. drivers, cleaners, cooks, etc.

Management staff e.g. facility managers, directors, administrative heads, etc.

NB: In some cases, a team member may occupy multiple roles in the health team; and there may not be demarcation of functions in some healthcare settings, depending on their staff capacity.


Physician• A physician is a trained personnel who is

authorized to practice medicine in a particular setting.

• Popularly known as medical doctors, they may be general practitioners or specialists.

• General practitioners perform regular check-ups, disease screening, immunization, health counselling, etc.; while specialists diagnose and treat conditions that require a special area of knowledge.

• Patients may see a specialist to diagnose a specific short term condition; or if they have a chronic disease, they may see a specialist on an ongoing basis. Examples of specialists include nephrologist, radiologist, endocrinologists, obstetricians and gynaecologists, etc.


Nurse• Nursing staff are highly skilled professionals with

expertise in providing clinical care and a commitment to understanding issues and concerns.

• Nurses work closely with physicians and other members of the healthcare team, patients and families.

• Nurses assess, administer and monitor patients, help diagnose problems and monitor patients for complications.

• The team leader or head nurse is responsible for delegation of duties to other nurses in the team and overseeing patient care in various units.

• Nurses have further specialties including renal, peri-operative, ENT, pediatrics, anaesthetics etc.


Pharmacist

• The pharmacist prepares and dispenses pharmaceuticals (drugs, supplements, etc.) in hospitals and community settings.

• They monitor medication and evaluate the actions of medications on patients.

• Typically, they give patients drugs recommended by a physician. They tell patients how to use medicines and answer questions about side effects.

• They also help physicians choose medicines to administer to patients, and inform them of drug interactions that may be harmful to a patient.


Physiotherapist• Physiotherapists assist an individual to enhance and

maintain their physical abilities at the highest level possible.

• Physiotherapists are involved in assessment, diagnosis, education and treatment of a wide range of conditions and issues.

• Physiotherapy is that branch of healthcare involved in preventive, educative, curative and rehabilitative management of patients and clients, using a range of modalities such as therapeutic exercises, electrotherapy modalities, manipulative or manual therapy, massage and myofascial release, hydrotherapy, etc.

• Physiotherapists may work as general practitioners, but also specialize in various fields, such as cardiovascular, orthopaedics/musculoskeletal, women’s health, paediatrics, neurology etc.

• They work with other members of the healthcare team and can also have private clinics for physiotherapy service intervention.


Occupational Therapist• The occupational therapist (OT) assists

patients with some impairment of function to gain skills as they are related to Activities of Daily living (ADL).

• They help patient performs tasks needed for everyday living or working.

• They work with patients who have physical, mental or developmental disabilities.

• The OT helps patients to find new ways to dress, cook, eat or work.

• They may visit patients in their home or workplace to find adaptive equipment or teach patients new ways to do things.


Dietician

• A dietician provides clinical nutrition services and work together with other healthcare professionals to provide nutritional care and education.

• Clinical dieticians are skilled at assessing patients’ and individuals’ nutritional requirements.

• Dieticians design special diets and supervise preparation of meals according to medical prescription.


Social Worker

• Social workers provide assistance to patients and families.

• In a clinical or hospital setting, they help patients and their families cope with financial, emotional or physical issues related to illness.

• Depending on a patient’s need, a social worker may help coordinate services such as housing, transportation, financial assistance, meals, long-term care or hospice care.

• They may also refer patients to mental health professionals for emotional or substance abuse support.


Speech Therapist

• Speech therapists are also called speech-language pathologists.

• They work with patients who have problems related to speech, communication or swallowing.

• They plan treatment according to patient’s needs. If a patient has problem speaking, a speech therapist may teach them to use communication devices, sign language or alternative ways to communicate.


Psychologist

• Psychologists assess, diagnose and treat emotional health issues.

• They help people deal with illnesses, injuries and personal crises in their lives.

• They are involved in the management and treatment of conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, pain management, depression, anxiety, grief, emotional and physical pain, etc.


Medical Laboratory scientist/ Lab Technologist/ • They examine and study specimen

such as urine, faeces, blood and wound discharge.

• They analyze body fluids and cells, thus helping in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

• They look for bacteria, viruses, parasites; analyze chemicals, match blood for transfusions, and test for drug levels in the blood to see how a patient is responding to treatment.


Others

• Radiographers/ Radiologic Technologists

• Community Health Extension Workers (CHEW)

• Dentists

• Medical Billing Specialist

• Medical Records officer

• Financial Counselor

• Administrative Medical Assistant

• E.t.c.


T.E.A.M.= Together Everyone Achieves More


References

• Dohan, D. and Schrag, D. (2005) Using Navigators to Improve Care of Underserved Patients. Cancer. 104(4): 848-855.

• Nather, D. (2010) The New Healthcare System: Everything You Need to Know. Thomas Dunne Books: New York.


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