The Transformation of the Rehabilitation Paradigm Across the Continuum of Care

As healthcare continues to evolve, there are changes in the delivery of care for patients with severe neurologic injuries. Although the acute hospital stay is shortening, physiatrists can play a key role in preparing patients for rehabilitation, minimizing longer-term complications and helping to determine the most appropriate paths for further treatment. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) continue to be an important part of the care continuum for patients with severe injuries, but the role of IRFs has also evolved as patients have been admitted with increasing medical and neurologic complexity and length of stay continues to be reduced.
Source: PM and R - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tags: Innovations Influencing Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Source Type: research