RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Early discharge and rehabilitation in paediatric acquired brain and neurological injury: a transferable model
JF Archives of disease in childhood - Education & practice edition
JO Arch Dis Child Educ Pract Ed
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
SP edpract-2018-315096
DO 10.1136/archdischild-2018-315096
A1 Rachel Keetley
A1 Laura Kelly
A1 William P Whitehouse
A1 Sophie Thomas
A1 Emily Bennett
A1 Gabriel Chow
A1 Alison Fletcher
A1 Jane Williams
YR 2018
UL http://ep.bmj.com/content/early/2018/10/19/archdischild-2018-315096.abstract
AB Children and young people who require rehabilitation following sustaining an acquired brain injury often experience long lengths of stay (LOS) and potentially poorer recovery outcomes due to limited access to therapy and little proactive discharge planning. After stakeholder enquiry we launched a new team and pathway with a primary aim to reduce LOS. The secondary aims were to pilot an outreach model, reduce cost and improve patient and family satisfaction. We achieved a significantly improved change in quality care with a financial gain and increased patient and family satisfaction.