"Cost modelling rehabilitation in the home for reconditioning in the Au" by Roslyn G. Poulos, Andrew M.D. Cole et al.
Background: Inpatient rehabilitation services are challenged by increasing demand. Where appropriate, a shift in service models towards more community-oriented approaches may improve efficiency. We aimed to estimate the hypothetical cost of delivering a consensus-based rehabilitation in the home (RITH) model as hospital substitution for patients requiring reconditioning following medical illness, surgery or treatment for cancer, compared to the cost of inpatient rehabilitation. Methods: Data were drawn from the following sources: the results of a Delphi survey with health professionals working...
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