Rehabilitation Home Visits
- 1 June 1986
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
- Vol. 34 (6) , 441-447
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-5415.1986.tb03412.x
Abstract
This chart review study describes 40 geriatric hip fracture patients focusing on the in‐home functional and environmental assessment done before discharge from a rehabilitation hospital. Patients were aged 65 to 96 years. Before hospitalization all ambulated independently and three‐quarters required limited or no social support. On discharge, none ambulated independently and all required support. Discharge plans for three patients were changed by the home visit, resulting in two nursing home placements. The role and structure of the rehabilitation home visit are outlined together with the common safety recommendations and equipment needs. The home visit assessment form is presented. The rehabilitation home visit is a practical tool to help achieve successful home discharge for elderly hip fracture patients. It is particularly useful in discharge planning for elderly patients with hip fracture, amputation, or stroke. J Am Geriatr Soc 34:441–447, 1986Keywords
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