{"id":4532,"date":"2022-11-02T09:46:52","date_gmt":"2022-11-02T09:46:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/perseivivarium.com\/blog\/?p=4532"},"modified":"2024-02-09T09:13:59","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T09:13:59","slug":"the-importance-of-interdisciplinary-work-in-healthcare-and-how-technology-makes-it-possible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/perseivivarium.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-interdisciplinary-work-in-healthcare-and-how-technology-makes-it-possible\/","title":{"rendered":"The importance of interdisciplinary work in healthcare and how technology makes it possible"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-70px||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h1>The importance of interdisciplinary work in healthcare and how technology makes it possible<\/h1>\n<p>by Ana D\u00edaz-Roncero, November 02, 2022<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/perseivivarium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/The-importance-of-interdisciplinary-work-in-healthcare-and-how-technology-makes-it-possible.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; title_text=&#8221;The importance of interdisciplinary work in healthcare and how technology makes it possible&#8221; width=&#8221;85%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During a patient\u2019s illness, he or she is regularly seen by different healthcare providers, which makes it necessary to <\/span><b>coordinate between the providers throughout the process of care. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This collaboration between different levels of care and\/or specialists is receiving special interest because of the increase in patients with chronic diseases, patients with multiple diseases, or those who have comorbidities. Together with the increase in Digital Health, this is putting the focus on the <\/span><b>need to assure continuity of care over the long term<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as indicated in the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elsevier.es\/es-revista-atencion-primaria-27-articulo-criterios-derivacion-entre-niveles-asistenciales-S0212656712000972\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">semFYC-SEACV consensus document.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently, this continuity of care presents various challenges, as the hyperspecialization of health care professionals has led to the patient\u2019s health being viewed in a series of watertight compartments, with the resulting barriers to transmission of information. However, it is common for the patient\u2019s health to be under the care of different specialties, as mentioned at the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WtsZBHfog2k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEC21 multidisciplinary congress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where it was noted that a <\/span><b>cardiovascular patient could be treated, not only by the cardiologist, but also by specialists in endocrinology, nephrology, or internal medicine.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a result, clinical collaboration and coordination between specialists and between different levels of care is key to <\/span><b>addressing diseases in an optimal and interdisciplinary way, positively impacting the patient\u2019s health. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This has already been seen in various studies, in which they have demonstrated that communication and teamwork between specialty physicians and primary care providers has<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.consorci.org\/media\/upload\/pdf\/tfmccevf_dc_1601889980.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>avoided undesirable outcomes and has increased survival and quality of life in patients with chronic disease.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to impacting patient health, this helps to <\/span><b>improve the quality of care<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as the <\/span><b>smooth transfer of information between specialists enables them to have the necessary information at the appropriate time, avoiding repetition of tests or questionnaires that have already been done. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this way, more efficient processes are implemented, <\/span><b>reducing costs to the healthcare system, and improving the patient\u2019s experience, impacting his or her physical and mental health.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is easier to work within this interdisciplinary model today, thanks to technology, which enables healthcare professionals to <\/span><b>collaborate among themselves, make referrals to other specialists, and review patient information immediately. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, if we involve the patients by using a digital platform, both the patients and the healthcare professionals who are involved in their health can see their progress, enabling action by each area of responsibility at the appropriate time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To facilitate this work, we use<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caaring.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caaring\u00ae<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, our platform that enables the provider to carry out <\/span><b>remote monitoring of the patient, facilitate the connection with consultants, and involve the various specialists <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">who are involved in the patient\u2019s treatment. This permits the collection of data directly from the patient, centralizing and sharing common information, without the need to duplicate data.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, <\/span><b>interdisciplinary work has a positive impact on the patient\u2019s health and the improvement of the process of care.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This teamwork, <\/span><b>facilitated by technology, will be key to efficient medicine, in which information is centralized and continuity of care is guaranteed, thus improving the health and experience of the patient.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/DigitalHealth?src=hashtag_click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#DigitalHealth <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ContinuityOfCare?src=hashtag_click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#ContinuityOfCare<\/a><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|0px|0px|0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<h4>Share<\/h4>\r[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.8&#8243; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_code][et_pb_team_member name=&#8221;Ana D\u00edaz-Roncero&#8221; position=&#8221;Business Development&#8221; image_url=&#8221;https:\/\/perseivivarium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Ana-Diaz-Roncero.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Ana D\u00edaz-Roncero&#8221; link_option_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ana-diaz-roncero-gonzalez\/&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p>Persei vivarium<\/p>[\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During the course of a disease, the patient is regularly seen by different healthcare professionals, which makes it necessary to coordinate between them. 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