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The use of measurement tools in clinical practice; an observational study of neurorehabilitation

Tyson, S; Greenhalgh, J; Long, AF; Flynn, R

Authors

S Tyson

J Greenhalgh

AF Long

R Flynn



Abstract

Objective: To explore the way in which standardised measurement tools are used in day-to-day clinical practice
Design: Non-participant observation and semi-structured interviews
Setting: Hospital based adult neurorehabilition unit
Participants: The multi-disciplinary team delivering rehabilitation in the unit
Results: The multi-disciplinary used the measurement tools internally to establish the presence and severity of the patient’s impairments and activity limitations; predict recovery and discharge destination; inform treatment planning and monitor progress. They were used externally to demonstrate service effectiveness; communicate with patients, families and external agencies; enable other providers to plan continuing care and resource needs, and inform audit and service development.
Conclusion: When used in everyday clinical practice by a multi-disciplinary neuro-rehabilitation team, standardised measures were used to support and inform clinical decision-making.

Citation

Tyson, S., Greenhalgh, J., Long, A., & Flynn, R. (2010). The use of measurement tools in clinical practice; an observational study of neurorehabilitation. Clinical Rehabilitation, 24, 74-81. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215509341527

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Jan 1, 2010
Deposit Date Jan 22, 2010
Journal Clinical Rehabilitation
Print ISSN 0269-2155
Publisher SAGE Publications
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 24
Pages 74-81
DOI https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215509341527
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0269215509341527



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