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Team Approach
What to Look for in a Short-term Rehab Program FBy Mary-Anne Schelb
ollowing an accident, surgery, stroke, hospitalization, or other debilitating event, a short-term rehabilitation program will help patients make their best possible recovery and regain their highest level of function as quickly as possible, assist-
ing in their recovery process and long-term outcomes, and preparing them to return home. This is accomplished through individualized and comprehensive treatment and therapy from a multi-disciplinary team of rehabilitation professionals.
Short-term rehab programs provide a variety of therapies to address various
Short-term rehab programs provide a variety of therapies to address various medical needs. Therapies may include, but are not limited to, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, cardiac and respiratory therapy, in addition to providing 24/7 nursing care.”
medical needs. Therapies may include, but are not limited to, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, cardiac and respiratory therapy, in addition to providing 24/7 nursing care. Generally, a short-term rehab stay will last 9 to 10 days, but it depends on the needs, goals, and level of health of the patient when they begin their treatment program.
Four key components are generally a part of a successful
Rehabilitation
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