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Treatment Goals

Treatment goals are established for each patient in the Comprehensive Inpatient Rehabilitation Program. Every patient's rehabilitation plan is individualized to meet his or her special needs. Treatment goals for patients in the Comprehensive Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit may include:

·         Returning the patient to the highest level of independence possible

·         Returning the patient to his/her home or community

·         Maximizing the patient's mobility skills, activities of daily living, communication, cognition and  swallowing skills

·         Helping the patient adjust to disability, including identification of preferred leisure activities

·         Improving independent bowel/bladder management

·         Improving coping strategies

·         Educating the patient and his/her family on specific medical conditions and medications

 

 

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The information on this Website is for general informational purposes only and SHOULD NOT be relied upon as a substitute for sound professional medical advice, evaluation or care from your physician or other qualified healthcare provider. If you have a medical problem or a health-related question, consult your physician or call Health On-Call at 336-716-2255 or 1-800-446-2255.

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Last Modified: 4/21/2007