Economic Evaluation of Adult Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials in a Variety of Settings

Conclusions: Based on this systematic review and meta-analyses, a single rehabilitation service may not provide health economic benefits for all patient groups and situations. For some patients, inpatient rehabilitation may be the most cost-effective method of providing rehabilitation; yet, for other patients, rehabilitation in the home or community may be the most cost-effective model of care. To achieve cost-effective outcomes, the ideal combination of rehabilitation services and patient inclusion criteria, as well as further data for nonstroke populations, warrants further research.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tags: Review Articles (Meta-Analyses) Source Type: research