To meet the challenges of today's healthcare system, it is crucial to think in new ways and utilize resources in a smarter way. One strategy is task shifting, where tasks are transferred between different professional groups to optimize treatment, reduce waiting times, and ensure that specialists can focus on the most complex tasks.
In this study, researchers have taken a closer look at how task shifting between rheumatologists and occupational therapists can improve the treatment of hand osteoarthritis.
First author Silje Zink asks, what does this strategy actually entail, and how does it affect patients and healthcare professionals? Read on to learn more about the important findings – and how task shifting contributes to a more efficient and sustainable healthcare system.
