[Not Available].
In this Canadian study, the effectiveness of a dedicated rehabilitation unit for older people was subjected to statistical review. These units are staffed by interdisciplinary teams which include medical, nursing, therapy, and social work professionals, and they are situated within acute hospital settings. The sample consisted of 40 patients, aged from 65 to 101, who had originally been admitted to hospital with a range of acute medical and surgical conditions. Data were collected on admission and discharge using two instruments: the Functional Independence Measure and the Falls Efficacy Scale. The results indicated that statistically significant improvements in both functional ability and self-efficacy were present following a stay in the unit.