Rehab Select Blog

Do patients who commit to inpatient rehabilitation programs fare better in terms of recovery than patients who use outpatient physical therapy programs? A number of research studies suggest that they do. So just what is behind those better results? Here we'll look into the basics of inpatient rehab programs, including how they differ from outpatient or home-based services and why those differences often lead to better recovery results.

While it was once routine for surgical patients to receive the services they needed to recover before being discharged from the hospital, today's shorter hospital stays mean that patients who need rehabilitation after surgery must plan that aspect of recovery separately. For many this leads to a rehab program in a specialized rehabilitation facility. So what do you need to know if you're heading to rehab after surgery?

For patients who will be spending time in an inpatient rehab program, the thought of sharing a room with another patient can be a cause for concern, perhaps even anxiety. While it is understandable to be a little nervous about moving in with a total stranger for a few weeks, in most cases the experience turns out to be a rewarding one, and knowing a few things about how to manage your privacy in a semi-private room can help ensure this.

When a patient suffers an acute cardiac episode like a heart attack, he/she is taken immediately to the hospital and given life-saving interventions.

The very nature of hospitals means that they provide acute care during critical times. Once patients are well enough to leave the hospital but not well enough to go home, the next step is cardiac rehabilitation.