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V Kleineke1, M Stamer1, M Zeisberger1
1Institut für Epidemiologie, Sozialmedizin und Gesundheitssystemforschung, Forschungsbereich Integrative Rehabilitationsforschung, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover.
Objective:
To determine if there is a difference between successful and less successful rehabilitation facilities concerning their extent and quality of interdisciplinary cooperation?
Methods:
This analysis is part of the project MeeR, that aims to identify characteristics of rehabilitation facilities related to successful rehabilitation. 6 facilities were recruited based on a quantitative analysis; 3 facilities that ranked as above average and 3 as below average in terms of their success in rehabilitating patients. Comprehensive qualitative data were collected on these 6 facilities.
Results:
In above average rehabilitation facilities, the extent of interdisciplinary cooperation was higher than in below average facilities; the position of the medical profession was less dominant and there was a wider access to team meetings.
Discussion:
Promotion of interdisciplinary cooperation is an important component for the improvement of the success of rehabilitation facilities.
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