Interdisciplinary Team Working in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine – the European View

Aim: Effective team working plays a crucial role in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM). As part of its role of optimizing & harmonizing clinical practice across Europe, the Professional Practice Committee of UEMS, PRM Section aims to develop a consensus in this area. Methods: Scientific literature concerning team-working were reviewed on electronic databases (Medline, Cinahl, PsychLit) using “team“, “multidisciplinary“, “interdisciplinary“ and “rehabilitation“ as key words. Recommendations for good practice were debated at a meeting of national UEMS delegates held in Riga, Latvia in September 2008. Resul…