Outcomes can be described as either physician or patient-oriented depending on whose
perspective is adopted. Both perspectives offer different yet complementary information …

Historically, neurological rehabilitation has relied upon several disciplines working together
to achieve therapeutic goals. Indeed, a basic premise of rehabilitation medicine is that …

Rehabilitation involves a complex and poorly understood interaction between patients,
carers, health professionals and social services. Good practice guidelines advocate a team …

Background: A growing body of literature suggests that living with a complex, rare and/or
progressive neurological condition can have significant impact on a patient and …

This paper reports the second part of an exploratory study into occupational therapists' and
physiotherapists' perceptions and experiences of teamwork in neurological rehabilitation …

Objective: This article examines the views and opinions of staff from a larger study exploring
the palliative and end-of-life care needs of patients with progressive long-term neurological …

Many of us have already seen effects detrimental to timely and proper patient care for
neurologic problems consequent to inappropriate “gatekeeper” functions. Kassirerl points …

Rehabilitation of progressive neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis poses
particular problems, and clear setting of goals and clinical audit are essential for effective …

Abstract Systems for end of life care around the world vary in availability, structure, and
funding. When available, most end of life care is in the hospice model with an …

Background and Purpose—Integrated care pathways (ICP) may not reduce disability,
institutionalization, or duration of hospitalization compared with conventional …