Such conditions include a focus on multiple domains, multiple follow-up home visits, target groups of older people at lower mortality risk and of relatively young age [ 20] and a combination of interdisciplinary teamwork addressing health and social problems [ 18].
Interdisciplinary teamwork is a health care renewal strategy promoted in a number of forums for enhancing the quality of both primary and specialized care [ 1- 6].
Typical active ingredients of a care pathway include the promotion of interdisciplinary teamwork, the integration of a package of evidence-based key interventions, and the active follow-up of care processes [ 6, 12, 13, 23, 24].
Interdisciplinary teamwork is a hallmark of rehabilitation psychology practice across settings and areas of specialization.
The pathway of drug discovery from gene and therapeutic targets to breakthrough medicines provides an extraordinary adventure that often includes high risks, creative insights, relentless perserverance, goal-oriented focus, interdisciplinary teamwork and a bit of good luck.
In order to fine-tune the module design and assess the factors which may promote/hinder effective interdisciplinary teamwork, we conducted a systematic survey of (i) current gaps and deficiencies in the needs, knowledge and practice associated with interdisciplinary learning and teaching, and (ii) promotion of innovation and creativity, in engineering and medical schools in two EU countries.
The purpose of this pilot study was to explore the impact of a certified nurse's aide (CNA -led interdisCNA -ledy teamwork and communinterdisciplinaryion on perceived qualiteamworkrk environment and six-month job intentions.
Interdisciplinary teamwork has been associated with a higher use of preventive strategies and a lower burden for caregivers [ 22].
The study emphasizes also the necessity in the future for a continuous quality improvement program, including nurses in interdisciplinary teamwork, into general use of all ICU healthcare practices.
