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Analysis and Report of the Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Evaluation Activity in Patients Admitted to Acute Care Setting: An Observational Retrospective Study

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  • Andrea Bernetti

    (Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy)

  • Marco Ruggiero

    (Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, 40136 Bologna, Italy)

  • Pierangela Ruiu

    (Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy)

  • Martina Napoli

    (Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy)

  • Rossella D’Urzo

    (Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy)

  • Annalisa Mancuso

    (Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy)

  • Flavio Mariani

    (Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy)

  • Luigi Tota

    (Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy)

  • Francesco Agostini

    (Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy)

  • Massimiliano Mangone

    (Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy)

  • Marco Paoloni

    (Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy)

Abstract

Background. Disability (both temporary and transitory, or definitive) might occur for the first time in a given patient after an acute clinical event. It is essential, whenever indicated, to undergo a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation assessment to detect disability and any need for rehabilitation early. Although access to rehabilitation services varies from country to country, it should always be governed by a PRM prescription. Objective. The aim of the present observational retrospective study is to describe consultancy activity performed by PRM specialists in a university hospital in terms of requests’ typology, clinical questions, and rehabilitation setting assignment. Methods. Multiple parameters were analyzed (clinical condition, patient’s socio-family background, and rehabilitation assessment scale scores) and a correlation analysis was performed between the analyzed characteristics and both the different clinical conditions and the assigned rehabilitation setting. Results. PRM evaluations of 583 patients from 1 May 2021 to 30 June 2022 were examined. Almost half of the total sample (47%) presented disability due to musculoskeletal conditions with a mean age of 76 years. The most frequently prescribed settings were home rehabilitation care, followed by intensive rehabilitation and long-term care rehabilitation. Conclusions. Our results suggest the high public health impact of musculoskeletal disorders, followed by neurological disorders. This is, however, without forgetting the importance of early rehabilitation to prevent other types of clinical conditions such as cardiovascular, respiratory, or internal diseases from leading to motor disability and increasing costs.

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  • Andrea Bernetti & Marco Ruggiero & Pierangela Ruiu & Martina Napoli & Rossella D’Urzo & Annalisa Mancuso & Flavio Mariani & Luigi Tota & Francesco Agostini & Massimiliano Mangone & Marco Paoloni, 2023. "Analysis and Report of the Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Evaluation Activity in Patients Admitted to Acute Care Setting: An Observational Retrospective Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(11), pages 1-13, June.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2023:i:11:p:6039-:d:1163071
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    1. Lorenzo Lippi & Alessandro de Sire & Arianna Folli & Alessio Turco & Stefano Moalli & Antonio Ammendolia & Antonio Maconi & Marco Invernizzi, 2022. "Environmental Factors in the Rehabilitation Framework: Role of the One Health Approach to Improve the Complex Management of Disability," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(22), pages 1-13, November.
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