Question

A. Who can be a part of the interdisciplinary team? And what are some of the settings you may work with another member of the interdisciplinary team?

B. Why is it important to understand the differences between each member of the interdisciplinary team?

c. What are some similarities and what are some differences between the PSW and the OTA/ PTA roles and responsibilities? How did each role complement each other?

D.  What did you learn from the OTA/PTA? Write a S.M.A.R.T. goal on how you can guarantee your success when working with another member of an interdisciplinary team.

Answer 1

Question A-Answer

Interdisciplinary team includes the following

Physicians,Nurses,Case manager,social worker,Physical therapist,Occupational therapist,Chaplain and Dietitian.

Interdisciplinary team can work in multitude of settings and have just as little as two different professions.For example a team of physicians and nurses. Successful interdisciplinary team meet regularly to collaborate on patient care,communicate effectively and have a common goal.

Question B-Answer

Interdisciplinary team work is a complex is a complex process in which different different types of staffs work together to share expertis,Knowledge and skil to impact on patient care.The all these memers are worked together to achieve the goal.So everyone should understand each other for execution of patient care.

Question C-Answer

Personal support workes(PSW) are and what are refered to as unregulated health care providers.This simply means that there is no governing body which sets standards for the skils and knowledge needed for the practice.

The Occupational Therapist Assistants(OTA) and Physiotherapist Assistants(PTA) treat conditins that impair individuals and limit them from performing their daily activities.Their main goal is to maximize the clients mobility and functioning.The main difference between OTA and PTA can be discussed as follows.

Physical therapy is focused on helping people from recover from injuries or illnes that have limites their ability to move.PTAs focus on helping patients in regain range of motion,strength and flexibilty in the affected areas of the body,improove balance and coordination and relieve pain.

Occupational therapy aims to help people learn to accomplish task for independent living or carrying out job functions.This can be in response to a injury or illness which results in a need for long term or permanent adaptations.It also be in response to a permanent physical,mental and developmental disability.

Both OTA and PTA have to works together for achieving certain goals.Health and wealth are most important aspects in our life.That can be achieved with help of both OTA and PTA.

Question D-answer

Both OTA and PTA are important aspects of patient care.The OTA is conecerned with carry out job functions for indepedent living.Whereas PTA is deals with rehabilitation associated with mobilty.

The SMART goals are the following

1.Leadership and Management

2.Good Communication with in the team

3.Appropriate skill mix

4.Appropriate resources and procedures

5.Personal rewards,training and developmental