Advice From a Roomful of Health Care Professionals: 6 Ways to Optimize Unexpected Hospitalization and Rehab

Unexpected hospitalization leading to rehabilitation can be challenging, but there are specific things you can do to make things go more smoothly.
Advice From a Roomful of Health Care Professionals: 6 Ways to Optimize Unexpected Hospitalization and Rehab
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The vast majority of the cases that come into rehabilitation facilities are due to unexpected events; whether resulting from a medical diagnosis or an accident, it’s never something you plan for.

Every new patient is assigned to specific occupational, physical, and speech therapists for a thorough evaluation and individualized plan. Our goal as medical professionals is to get you back to your prior level of functioning as quickly as possible. Our ability to do that requires gathering a lot of information, including your medical history, prior level of function, living situation, and discharge plans. While these may seem like simple tasks, they can be overwhelming when you’ve been thrust into an unexpected situation.

Kevin Shelley
Kevin Shelley
Kevin Shelley is a licensed occupational therapist with over 30 years of experience in major health care settings. He is a health columnist for The Epoch Times.
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