A specialist community rehabilitation team refers to a stroke specific service delivered by specialist professionals within a multi-disciplinary team working in the community delivering rehabilitation services within a patient’s home. A community rehabilitation team (CRT) will cater for patients following inpatient rehabilitation or transfer from Early Supported Discharge (ESD).
A multi-disciplinary team (MDT) is composed of staff from different healthcare professions with specialised skills and expertise. The members work together in ensuring patients receive comprehensive, coordinated treatment.