There Is No Place Like Home: A Survey on Satisfaction and Reported Outcomes of a Home-Based Rehabilitation Program Among Orthopedic Surgery Patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Home-based rehabilitation (HBR) was previously found to be associated with positive outcomes that are equal to inpatient rehabilitation. Few studies have examined the challenges patients are facing during rehabilitation and recovery and their satisfaction from HBR.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to examine the overall satisfaction and reported outcomes of HBR.

Methods

A telephone survey was conducted among 146 orthopedic surgery patients who participated in an HBR program, at the end of the HBR and 6 months after. The questionnaire included information about level of independence, satisfaction from HBR, and difficulties during HBR.

Findings

The overall satisfaction was high (73.1%). Patients reported on improvements in level of independence

SUBMITTER: Gagin R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7786787 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature