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A survey of physiotherapy and occupational therapy provision in UK nursing homes
Author(s)Shabnam Barodawala, Sandeep Kesavan, John Young
Journal titleClinical Rehabilitation, vol 15, no 6, 2001
Pagespp 607-610
KeywordsPhysiotherapy ; Occupational therapy ; Usage [services] ; Nursing homes.
AnnotationNursing homes in the UK are increasingly regarded as potential rehabilitation facilities for disabled older people. A postal survey of 400 private nursing homes in England, Scotland and Wales was conducted to determine current physiotherapy and occupational therapy provision. Of the 346 homes responding (97%), only 10% of residents were in current receipt of physiotherapy, mostly through private physiotherapists employed by the nursing homes. Occupational therapy was only being provided to 3.3% of residents. These residents are thus particularly isolated from National Health Service (NHS) services. (OFFPRINT.) (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-020529512 A
ClassmarkLOA: LOH: QLD: LHB *

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