American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · May 2008
Multicenter Study Comparative StudyFunctional and economic outcomes of cardiopulmonary patients: a preliminary comparison of the inpatient rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility environments.
To examine the major clinical and economic outcomes of cardiopulmonary patients referred for inpatient rehabilitation or skilled nursing care after an acute care stay. ⋯ More patients achieved functional independence, had shorter LOS, and had a higher rate of homebound discharge in the IRF than in the SNF, and this is associated with a higher cost of care. These SNF outcomes may be related to advancing age, type of illness, dementia, and inability to fully participate in therapies.