Determination of Rehabilitation Need and Setting
SPECIAL CLINICAL POINT: A patient's medical condition and the extent of functional disabilities are the most important determinants of need for neurorehabilitation services and the choice of an appropriate rehabilitation setting.
The neurological condition, medical comorbidities, ability to tolerate physical activity And ability to learn are all important considerations. Rehabilitation services can be provided in a variety of programs and settings following discharge from acute care. Neurorehabilitation may continue in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital or the rehabilitation unit of an acute-care hospital, in a nursing home, in the patient's home, or in an outpatient facility. Determination of an appropriate program is based on patient needs and capabilities