Co-ordination of patient care in inpatient rehabilitation.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the effectiveness of a new patient care co-ordinator position in an inpatient rehabilitation setting.


METHODS
Pre and post test using a 42-item staff survey.


METHODS
One inpatient rehabilitation service in rural New South Wales, Australia.


METHODS
Members of the multidisciplinary team.


METHODS
A new patient care co-ordinator position.


METHODS
Comparison of trends in staff responses to pre and post test surveys.


RESULTS
The post test survey demonstrated an overall increase in the reported frequency of desirable rehabilitation practices and increased staff satisfaction with those practices.


CONCLUSIONS
A patient care co-ordinator may contribute to improving the processes and practices of inpatient rehabilitation and staff satisfaction.
Rehabilitation Nursing Research and Development Unit, University of Western Sydney/Royal Rehabilitation Centre Sydney, Australia. Pryorj@doh.health.nsw.gov.au
Julie
J
Pryor
D000328:Adult; D000488:Allied Health Personnel; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009517:New South Wales; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012047:Rehabilitation Centers / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires