Population-Level Trends and Disparities in Utilization of Inpatient Rehabilitation Among Patients With Acute Neurologic Injuries

Key Points

• The study aims to assess the trends in discharge to rehabilitation facilities versus home and identify factors influencing rehabilitation placement.
• Evaluated trends in discharge to institutional rehabilitation facilities versus home or skilled nursing facilities.
• Analyzed factors associated with choosing inpatient rehabilitation facilities over skilled nursing facilities.
• Used population-level data to address existing gaps in research regarding rehabilitation outcomes.
• Identified significant variability in discharge rates to rehabilitation facilities based on geographic and demographic factors.
• Reported disparities in access to inpatient rehabilitation facilities versus skilled nursing facilities among different patient populations.
• Found trends suggesting inequitable access to rehabilitation services following acute neurologic injuries.