Allied health weekend service provision in Australian rehabilitation units
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Caruana, Erin L., Kuys, Suzanne S. and Brauer, Sandra G.. (2018). Allied health weekend service provision in Australian rehabilitation units. Australasian Journal on Ageing. 37(2), pp. E42 - E48. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.12500
Authors | Caruana, Erin L., Kuys, Suzanne S. and Brauer, Sandra G. |
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Abstract | Objectives: To determine current Australian allied health rehabilitation weekend service provision and to identify perceived barriers to and facilitators of weekend service provision. Methods: Senior physiotherapists from Australian rehabilitation units completed an online cross‐sectional survey exploring current service provision, staffing, perceived outcomes, and barriers and facilitators to weekend service provision. Results: A total of 179 (83%) eligible units responded, with 94 facilities (53%) providing weekend therapy. A Saturday service was the most common (97%) with the most frequent service providers being physiotherapists (90%). Rehabilitation weekend service was perceived to increase patient/family satisfaction (66%) and achieve faster goal attainment (55%). Common barriers were budgetary restraints (66%) and staffing availability (54%), with facilitators including organisational support (76%), staff availability (62%) and staff support (61%). Conclusion: Despite increasing evidence of effectiveness, only half of Australian rehabilitation facilities provide weekend services. Further efforts are required to translate evidence from clinical trials into feasible service delivery models. |
Keywords | after hours care; delivery of health care; length of stay; rehabilitation; surveys |
Year | 2018 |
Journal | Australasian Journal on Ageing |
Journal citation | 37 (2), pp. E42 - E48 |
Publisher | Wiley-Blackwell |
ISSN | 1440-6381 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.12500 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85044292726 |
Page range | E42 - E48 |
Research Group | School of Allied Health |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
Place of publication | Australia |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/88w79/allied-health-weekend-service-provision-in-australian-rehabilitation-units
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