Tyson, S, Greenhalgh, J, Long, AF and Flynn, R 2010, 'The use of measurement tools in clinical practice; an observational study of neurorehabilitation' , Clinical Rehabilitation, 24 , pp. 74-81.
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Abstract
Objective: To explore the way in which standardised measurement tools are used in day-to-day clinical practice Design: Non-participant observation and semi-structured interviews Setting: Hospital based adult neurorehabilition unit Participants: The multi-disciplinary team delivering rehabilitation in the unit Results: The multi-disciplinary used the measurement tools internally to establish the presence and severity of the patient’s impairments and activity limitations; predict recovery and discharge destination; inform treatment planning and monitor progress. They were used externally to demonstrate service effectiveness; communicate with patients, families and external agencies; enable other providers to plan continuing care and resource needs, and inform audit and service development. Conclusion: When used in everyday clinical practice by a multi-disciplinary neuro-rehabilitation team, standardised measures were used to support and inform clinical decision-making.
Item Type: | Article |
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Themes: | Subjects / Themes > R Medicine > R Medicine (General) Health and Wellbeing |
Schools: | Schools > School of Health and Society > Centre for Health Sciences Research |
Journal or Publication Title: | Clinical Rehabilitation |
Publisher: | Sage |
Refereed: | Yes |
ISSN: | 0269-2155 |
Funders: | Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) |
Depositing User: | SF Tyson |
Date Deposited: | 22 Jan 2010 10:22 |
Last Modified: | 28 Aug 2021 09:39 |
URI: | http://usir.salford.ac.uk/id/eprint/2801 |
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