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Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) programmes in post-acute settings cover
interventions for the rehabilitation of people with a variety of disabling health
conditions. The setting of the intervention is more important than the timing and
these programmes can be carried out in a variety of facilities. This paper
describes the role of PRM services and of PRM specialists in delivering
rehabilitation programmes to people, who have initially been admitted to
hospital. The emphasis is on improving patients' activities and addressing
participation issues. PRM programmes in post-acute settings provide a range of
treatments and have a major influence in the long-term on the pace and extent of
return of function and recovery from ill-health. This paper will define the
meaning of post-acute settings and will describe the patient's journey through
the post-acute setting. In particular, it addresses the standards of care across
Europe that patients should expect. This paper also examines the general
principles of funding such programmes within the context of different health care
systems across Europe. Coordinated care improves outcomes and economic profiles
for both payers and providers of services. This paper describes the value of PRM
interventions and PRM specialist-led teams in promoting better outcomes for
people with disabilities with complex needs.

Langue : ANGLAIS