title: In search of therapeutic nursing: subacute care.
abstract: A form of 'intermediate' care exists in the USA which parallels the work of nurse-led units in the UK. This article describes subacute care, the term used for in-patient facilities for post-operative care and rehabilitation, and looks at its application in the USA. The work of such units is detailed and compared with similar units in the UK.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Griffiths
mesh_terms: D006622:Hip Prosthesis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006757:Hospital Units / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D019467:Subacute Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014861:Washington