Neurosurgical short term rehabilitation on an acute neurology unit

The need for a focused rehabilitation program for neurosurgical clients was identified when the Regional Neurosurgical Service was developed at The Mississauga Hospital. This paper will discuss the development, implementation and evaluation of a Neurosurgical Short-Term Rehabilitation program. Objectives 1. Describe the development of a Neurosurgical Short-Term Rehabilitation program. 2. Identify criteria for admission and discharge to the program. 3. Describe the role of the primary care giver in the rehabilitation setting. 4. Outline the role of the R. N. as the coordinator of the multidisciplinary team. 5. Analyze the results of the patient questionnaire as an evaluation tool.