Public Service, Physiotherapy Service, Occupational Therapy (OT) Service, Speech Language Therapy Service
We provide multidisciplinary rehabilitation for adults following an acute medical event resulting in a significant change in their level of function and ability to participate in their pre-existing roles.
Some examples include:
We work in partnership with the client within their home and community to:
Rehabilitation is offered in the home, community setting and/or our clinics.
We aim to optimise independence, participation and function in peoples daily lives and support self-management. Programmes generally last between 2-12 weeks.
Within this service we also deliver an Early Supported Discharge (ESD) model that is able to deliver a similar intensity to inpatient rehabilitation but in a community setting.
What to expect
Initially an assessment is completed to identify goals and aims of rehabilitation.
Following this, rehabilitation is planned according to client needs and is delivered face-to-face and/or by Telehealth (via Zoom or Telephone). Rehabilitation may include Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Therapy, Therapy Assistants, Physiotherapy and Clinical Psychology.
Between sessions, there will be self-directed therapy tasks to get the best outcomes from rehabilitation.
Plans and goals are reviewed regularly during the rehabilitation period.
If long-term needs and supports are identified, the appropriate referrals are made prior to discharge. A discharge letter is sent to the client and GP.
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