Progress on the geriatric interdisciplinary team work model / 中华老年医学杂志

ABSTRACT

The elderly often suffer from a variety of chronic diseases and geriatric syndromes at the same time.Compared with the traditional specialist consultation model, the geriatric interdisciplinary team(GIT)approach becomes an important diagnosis and treatment model of patient-centered healthcare for elderly through individualized and integrated treatment, rehabilitation and nursing services, so as to maximize the maintenance and recovery of functional status and quality of life.This article reviews the GIT model and examines current research at home and abroad.