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Development of a patient acuity model for an inpatient rehabilitation unit
Sharon Incesti1, Shelia Bender1, Linda R Delunas2
1Ingalls Center for Rehabilitative Medicine, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Harvey, IL, USA.
Purpose:
A patient classification tool for measuring acuity in acute in-patient rehabilitation patients was needed. A search of the literature failed to uncover an acuity measure specific for this population.
Design:
A new tool was designed based on the Functional Independence Measure.
Methods:
The tool was created and preliminary testing was done to establish usability and reliability.
Results And Conclusions:
Preliminary testing revealed ease of use and moderately good reliability.
Clinical Relevance:
The in-patient acuity measure is a straightforward tool that can be used to assist with staffing and budgeting. Preliminary testing showed good validity and reliability.
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