Access to Neurorehabilitation Interdisciplinary Outpatient Programs in British Columbia

This survey explored access to British Columbia (BC) hospital-based neurorehabilitation outpatient programs (HB-NROPs). Fifteen rehabilitation-focused healthcare providers were interviewed. Wait times for HB-NROPs were up to 3 months for initial appointments, and inclusion criteria were variable. Two HB-NROPs had occasional access to specialized physicians. Informal communication methods were preferred modes of collaboration. BC HB-NROPs varied in access, use of interdisciplinary care, and outcome measures used to measure performance. The lack of coverage for nonphysician services may be a barrier to collaborative care in the community. Future projects should explore solutions to improve funding and equal access to BC HB-NROPs.