Interdisciplinary teamworking in rehabilitation: experiences of change initiators in a national rehabilitation hospital

Implementing healthcare changes, especially in historically hierarchical healthcare systems is complex. Interdisciplinary team rehabilitation can challenge the status quo, posing adoption barriers. A nuanced, bottom-up approach is recommended, emphasizing long-term coalition building, continuous professional development, and early discussions about hierarchy and status. These recommendations offer practical guidance for stakeholders seeking to implement interdisciplinary, person-oriented approaches in rehabilitation practices, facilitating better anticipation and resolution of challenges, and ultimately improving care delivery and patient outcomes.