The Effect of the Introduction of a Case-Mix-Based Funding Model of Rehabilitation for Severe Stroke: An Australian Experience

Abstract

Brock KA, Vale SJ, Cotton SM. The effect of the introduction of a case-mix-based funding model of rehabilitation for severe stroke: an Australian experience. Objective: To compare resource use of, and outcomes for, rehabilitation for severe stroke before and after the implementation of the Casemix and Rehabilitation Funding Tree case-mix-based funding model. Design: Prospective, observational cohort study. Setting: Eight inpatient rehabilitation centers in Australia. Participants: Consecutive sample of 609 patients with severe stroke. Interventions: Not applicable. Main Outcome Measures: Rehabilitation length of stay (LOS), discharge destination, and FIM instrument motor score at discharge. ..