Definition of ambulatory rehabilitation Starts with a multi-disciplinary assessment Is multi-disciplinary, but all therapies may not be delivered concurrently Is goal oriented - includes goal setting and review The program of care is time limited Is delivered in an ambulatory setting, either centre or community based Ambulatory rehabilitation may occur as: - The continuation of an inpatient episode of rehabilitation - A rehabilitation program provided solely in an ambulatory setting
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Citation
J. T. Capell & J. P. Dawber, AROC Ambulatory National Report, January 2012 - December 2012 (Australasian Rehabilitation Outcomes Centre, Australian Health Services Research Institute, Wollongong, Australia, 2013).