title: Managing respiratory disease.
abstract: The diverse and evolving role of a psychologist within a respiratory multidisciplinary team (MDT) is described, providing a working model for service provision. The rationale for appointing a psychologist within a respiratory MDT is presented first, citing relevant policy and research and outlining the wider psychosocial impact of respiratory disease. This is followed by an insight into the psychologist's role by highlighting important areas, including key therapy themes and the challenge of patient engagement. The way in which the psychologist supports the collective aims and aspirations of respiratory colleagues to provide a more holistic package of care is illustrated throughout.
authors.affiliation: 1 Chartered Clinical Psychologist, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Whittington Health, Whittington Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lunn
authors.affiliation: 2 Integrated Respiratory Consultant Physician, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Whittington Health, Whittington Hospital, London, UK.|3 Islington Clinical Commissioning Group, London, UK.|4 London Respiratory Network Lead, London, UK.
authors.forename: Louise
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Restrick
authors.affiliation: 2 Integrated Respiratory Consultant Physician, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Whittington Health, Whittington Hospital, London, UK.|3 Islington Clinical Commissioning Group, London, UK.
authors.forename: Myra
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Stern
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team; D024382:Professional Role; D011584:Psychology; D012140:Respiratory Tract Diseases / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D012648:Self Care
keywords: Respiratory disease; clinical psychologist; multidisciplinary team; psychologist role; self-management