A Study of Rehabilitation Needs at Hillcrest Medical Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Abstract

This study was to determine the best system of rehabilitation services to be offered at the Hillcrest Medical Center rehabilitation unit, Tulsa, Oklahoma. The methods of research included personal observation; interviews with physicians, educators, and administrative personnel; and review of the literature. Demographic studies of the urbanized area to forecast patient load and economic status were completed to show a need for the service. Specific types of rehabilitation therapy already present were assessed, and how they could implement the proposed unit were reviewed. Staffing was discussed, and the incorporation of education was delineated. The following services were recommended: physical therapy, occupational therapy, audiology and speech therapy, and inhalation therapy. An administrative section to include social service and a controlled home care program was also recommended. The unit was to serve inpatients and outpatients.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 21, 1970
Accession Number
AD1201510

Entities

People

  • Richard M. Adams

Organizations

  • Baylor University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Employment
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Patient Care
  • Personnel Management
  • Public Health
  • Rehabilitation
  • Therapy

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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