Appropriateness of admission to rehabilitation: definition of a set of criteria and rules through the application of the Delphi method.

CONCLUSIONS: This study represents an attempt to create a worthwhile and reliable tool for a more conscious clinical practice in admission to rehabilitation, based on a set of shared criteria and rules.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION IMPACT: To increase appropriateness of admission to rehabilitation. Improving appropriateness in healthcare delivery must be a primary goal in order to improve healthcare quality, save money and ensure system sustainability.
PMID: 32667147 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - July 14, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Merlo A, Rodà F, Carnevali D, Principi N, Grimoldi L, Auxilia F, Lombardi F, Maini M, Brianti R, Castaldi S Tags: Eur J Phys Rehabil Med Source Type: research