Lyndal,
I would also be interested in receiving some of this information. We
currently are seeing patients half days on Saturdays and Sundays. If
the patient load is high, the physiatrist specifically designates who he
wants seen on Sunday.
Thanks
>Dear colleagues
>
>Can anyone suggest to me any good research relating to the advantages
and
>disadvantages of a 6 or 7 day service in a rehabilitation setting and
>particularly with the elderly.
>The service I work in is considering this in order to decrease length
of
>stay and improve discharge outcome. The service caters to the over 65's
and
>includes neuro rehab as well as orthopaedic and medical rehab.
>
>Any evidence either way would be greatly appreciated
>
>thanks for your help
>
>Lyndal
>
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