DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2026.11247 ISSN: 0924-9338
Interdisciplinary approach and system to pediatric rehabilitation – The Octopus Academy
E. Vashdi, R. PopaIntroduction
Interdisciplinarity involves the combining of two or more
Interdisciplinarity involves the combining of two or more
The roots of interdisciplinarity can be found hundreds of years ago however, In the twentieth century it became a more academic movement.
Interdisciplinarity also involves integrated thinking, borrowing ideas and metaphors, collaboration, flexibility in thinking, innovation and complex problem solving.
The traditional professional model is usually disciplinary. Complex problems sometimes demand interdisciplinary solution. There is a constant dispute between the disciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches.
The MDT (Multidimessional therapy) method is part of the transdisciplinary approach. This is the next step after interdisciplinarity in which there are no boundaries between disciplines and the role of a primary therapist is established.
The MDT is a system that implements the integrative therapy perception. The MDT strives for optimal integration of all developmental areas, disciplines, methods, goals, schools, activities etc. So the child is seen as a whole and all developmental areas are considered in unison (not separately).
The integration takes place at different aspects of therapy: evaluation, analysis process, case management, team work, disciplines and methods, therapist, goals and exercises.
The MDT uses an integrative evaluation and analysis process, case management, integrative system (disciplines and methods), primary therapist, integrative goals and exercises, and high flexibility in implementation of the program.
The MDT system brings:
Multi-level integration across all developmental areas A structured method to ensure therapy is effective and efficient A variety of treatment systems and services Flexibility by using a variety of techniques from different methods and disciplines. Tailoring of the optimal system for the child and his/her family.-
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This lecture will present the structure and uniqueness of the system and the approach in order to introduce the beneficiary aspects of the integrative model in treatment of complex cases. It will be presented through a unique rehabilitation program called the Octopus Academy.
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