Significant variation exists in home care services following total joint arthroplasty.
cross_sectional · Level IV
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Abstract
To determine a preliminary profile of the variation in rehabilitation and home care services for patients with total joint arthroplasty (TJA) in Ontario in 2001. A cross-sectional survey was conducted of directors at the 43 regional community care access centers (CCAC). One-third (36%) of CCAC had existing care pathways, 54% had defined discharge criteria, and 32% had predetermined the length of home care services. The intensity and frequency of services provided were variable. There is a need to standardize rehabilitation protocols to maintain quality of care and contain costs.
Medical subject headings
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
- Health Services Needs and Demand
- Health Surveys
- Home Care Services
- Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care