Beyond the scalpel: Integrating mind and body with multidisciplinary team nursing in gastrointestinal oncology

Table 1 Core components and responsibilities of the multidisciplinary team nursing framework[3]

Team member role	Key responsibilities
Head nurse (team leader)	Coordinates team activities, supervises nursing quality, and evaluates outcomes
Associate chief physician	Manages clinical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment planning
Nutritionist	Assesses nutritional status and develops individualized nutritional intervention plans
Psychologist	Provides psychological assessment, counseling, and targeted therapies (e.g., CBT, mindfulness)
Wound therapist	Conducts comprehensive wound assessment and manages specialized wound care
Pain nurse	Evaluates postoperative pain and implements tailored pain management strategies
Rehabilitation therapist	Designs and guides individualized physical rehabilitation and exercise programs

CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy.