Rehabilitation hospitals, also referred to as inpatient rehabilitation[1] hospitals, are devoted to the rehabilitation of patients with various neurological, musculoskeletal, orthopedic, and other medical conditions following stabilization of their acute medical issues. The industry is largely made up by independent hospitals that operate these facilities within acute care hospitals. There are also inpatient rehabilitation hospitals that offer this service in a hospital-like setting, but separate from acute care facilities. Most inpatient rehabilitation facilities are located within hospitals.
The objective of rehabilitation is to cure a patient completely. However, exact goals vary for each person. For instance, someone with a problem in their lungs might get pulmonary rehabilitation so that their breathing becomes better.
On the other hand, someone with a spine injury may need physical therapy and rehab to help restrict more damage from happening to their backs.
- ^ Editorial Staff. "Inpatient & Residential Treatment: How it Works and Who it's For". American Addiction Centers. Retrieved 2020-09-23.