Is there an evidence for the role of multidisciplinary team in the management of active juvenile idiopathic arthritis?
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Introduction Complex management of JIA comprises of drug treatment, physiotherapy/occupational therapy, education and counselling. It should be provided by a trained multidisciplinary team of physicians and allied health professionals (AHP). In the traditional model, nursing and physiotherapy staff competencies are limited by the leading role of physicians and support of an equally important role of AHP is not automatically provided. A case for the importance of AHP needs to be presented to the healthcare providers and hospital managers.
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