Multidiscipline in Respiratory Care

Abstract

Background: Respiratory diseases continue to be one of the significant burdens of morbidityand mortality in the world, with tuberculosis, pneumonia, COPD, and lung cancer featuringamong the most important causes. These are complex conditions with comprehensivemedical, functional, nutritional, medical rehabilitation, and psychosocial managementrequirements. This narrative review outlines the rationale, structure, and clinical impact ofmultidisciplinary respiratory care and emphasizes how such care may improve outcomes,coordination, and patient satisfaction.

Discussion: A multidisciplinary team that includes respirologists, thoracic surgeons, nurses,nutritionists, and palliative specialists can allow for integrated patient-centered management,with enhancement in diagnostic accuracy, treatment efficacy, and continuity of care.Evidence shows reductions in hospital readmissions, improved survival, and better quality oflife with these approaches. Persahabatan National Respiratory Hospital is an example of thisapproach through structured multidisciplinary teams in lung cancer, interstitial lung disease,and tuberculosis. Despite resource and system integration challenges, there is a promisingoutlook for strengthening digital coordination, leadership support, and national policyalignment.

Conclusion: Multidisciplinary respiratory care hence forms a very important framework inadvancing high-value, sustainable, and patient-centered respiratory health services inIndonesia and beyond