Abstract

Advanced healthcare and rehabilitation increasingly require coordinated multidisciplinary approaches to address complex, chronic, and disabling conditions. The objective of this paper was to review evidence-based multidisciplinary care (MDC) models, with specific emphasis on Indian studies relevant to healthcare and rehabilitation sciences. A narrative review of Indian and global literature was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Studies focusing on multidisciplinary healthcare, rehabilitation, chronic disease management, and integrated care in Indian settings were included. Indian studies demonstrate that MDC improves clinical outcomes, functional recovery, patient adherence, and continuity of care. Lifestyle-based multidisciplinary interventions reduced progression to diabetes by nearly 30%, while integrated PCOS and mental health models enhanced comorbidity detection and service utilization. Rehabilitation-oriented team models improved functional outcomes and long-term self-management. Multidisciplinary care represents an effective and scalable strategy for advanced healthcare and rehabilitation in India. Strengthening interprofessional collaboration, digital integration, and community-based rehabilitation is essential for sustainable impact.

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