Timely access to inpatient rehabilitation after stroke: a qualitative study of perceived barriers and potential solutions in Ontario, Canada.

CONCLUSIONS: The structure of Ontario's health care system presents challenges to early transfer of stroke patients to inpatient rehabilitation, yet the stakeholders consulted in this study felt that these could be addressed with proper planning, improved coordination and targeted investment. Implications for rehabilitation Stroke units are a well-established best practice in stroke care and timely access to rehabilitation is a key component of their effectiveness. Stroke experts in Ontario, Canada recommend transfer of suitable patients to inpatient rehabilitation on day 5 and day 7, on average, after ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, respectively. Stakeholders report that meeting these targets may require some adjustments to local processes of care, many of which can be achieved with little to no financial investment. PMID: 28922947 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: research