International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
ISSN: 2329-9096
Edward Coffield
Tanzania
Research Article
Factors Affecting Functional Outcomes among Trauma Patients Admitted
to an Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit
Author(s): Anup H. Patel, Edward Coffield, Trishla R. Kanthala, Arpit A. Patel, Jamal Khan and Lyn WeissAnup H. Patel, Edward Coffield, Trishla R. Kanthala, Arpit A. Patel, Jamal Khan and Lyn Weiss
Background: There is limited information regarding changes in functional outcome among trauma patients during acute inpatient rehabilitation and the factors associated with such changes. Examining the factors associated with functional outcome changes can provide a meaningful way to predict and prognosticate the needs of trauma patients during post-acute care rehabilitation.
Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the association between changes in functional mobility and factors such as age and gender among trauma patients admitted to an acute Inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Design: The retrospective study consisted of a 330 patients treated in a Level I academic trauma center who were discharged to an acute inpatient rehabilitation facility. Admission- and discharge-acute inpatient rehabilitation functionality w.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9554.1000433