Transdisciplinary approach in general practice: comprehensive general practice medicine

Abstract

Patients with functional somatic syndromes（FSS） are seen in general practice medicine. However, the pathogenesis of FSS is complex, and single-discipline treatment is often ineffective. In order to solve complex problems, multiple disciplinarity is attempted. There are three types of approaches: multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary. We have introduced the biopsychosocial- existential medical model（BPS-E model） to achieve a transdisciplinary approach in regional orthopedic practice. We believe this may contribute to the treatment of FSS or the prevention of the development of chronic disabling bodily distress （CDBD） and the reduction of chronic pain refugees.