ROLE OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAMS FOR INTEGRATED CARE IN THE SURGICAL TREATMENT OF OSTEOARTHRITIS

SUMMARY The aim of the following article is to present the role of multidisciplinary team in the implementation of integrated care for patients scheduled for surgical treatment of osteoarthritis. It can include different professionals from health care and social sectors depending on patients‘ needs. Integrated provision of care is connected to a system evaluation of every aspect of the health status of the patient by different health care professionals and team planning of the procedures needed for the patient. Care provided by multidisciplinary team help for the improvement of activity after surgical intervention, functional abilities, psychological and social health.