Since that UEMS resolution, scientific evidence has accrued
to strengthen the case for team working in PRM programmes.
However, published studies to date have tended to use the term
“multidisciplinary team” (MDT). As the exact nature of the
relationship between team members is not always specified,
this term is used in the following literature review.
Studies have shown superior clinical outcomes in patients
with a range of disorders treated by units with MDT working
patterns compared with other settings. These data are summarized
in Table I.