Acute nurses' perceptions of assessment and rehabilitation

Chilvers, R.

Professional Nurse 18(2): 82-84

2002


ISSN/ISBN: 0266-8130
PMID: 12385181
Document Number: 551409
Research shows that nurses working in acute care perceive rehabilitation in a limited way. They believe it is the province of therapists and view nurses working in this area as performing a low-status role. However, a multidisciplinary approach to rehabilitation is required, involving a partnership between nurses and therapists. Rehabilitation nurses have a unique 'enabling' role.

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