How Short-Term Rehab Offers Answers for Post-Surgery Patients
Post-surgery can be a difficult time for patients because they may no longer need hospital care but may still not be healthy enough to return home. While this can be an uncertain time that is full of emotions, short-term rehab can help patients receive the care they need while regaining their strength and mobility. Short-term rehab provides patients with the care they need so that when it is time to return home, they can be confident that they are safe and able. As we explore how short-term rehab can help those who have had surgery, we’ll also take a closer look at Santé’s services to help patients during this time.
What Is Short-Term Rehab?
Short-term rehab provides patients with the care and support they need following surgery. This can include physical, occupational, and speech therapies to help patients regain their independence.
Doctors often recommend short-term rehab for post-surgery patients. This is especially true if patients cannot move freely and safely about their homes. Besides physical help, many patients also need emotional support to rebuild their confidence following surgery. They need to understand that there are things they can do to regain their mobility and independence and that their post-surgery condition is only temporary. Often, Medicare will cover the cost of short-term rehab if it follows time in the hospital and is doctor-recommended.[1]
The Importance of Short-Term Rehab After Surgery
Going through surgery can be a traumatic experience. Not being able to return home after can also cause fear and anxiety. But, short-term rehab after surgery is necessary because it brings several essential benefits.
Specialized Care
A specific treatment plan is tailored for each patient to provide them with specialized care. Patients are put on a schedule that rotates different types of care so that they constantly receive the needed support.
Emotional Support
The rehabilitation process is also mental and emotional. Each patient has challenges to overcome, leading to frustration and even anger. A short-term rehab center can provide the daily encouragement and support that patients need to help them through the process.
Shorter Recovery Time
Since patients are still being monitored, they can expect a shorter recovery time as they work to regain their independence.
Secure Environment
A short-term rehabilitation center provides patients with a safe environment. There are measures in place to prevent patients from falling or injuring themselves in other ways. Safety bars, shower seats, and other pieces of equipment are in place to ensure there is always a secure environment.
Healthy Meals
Eating nutritious meals can help in the recovery process. The body needs proteins and other nutrients to recover. Patients at a short-term rehab facility will receive the nourishment they need to aid in their recovery. If patients were to return home, they may not have access to nutritious meals, which could hinder their recovery.
Let Santé Help with Your Short-Term Rehab Needs
When you choose Santé for your short-term rehab needs, you can expect 24/7 care to help you regain your desired mobility and independence. Our short-term rehab program allows patients to focus on recovery without being distracted or trying to do daily activities they are not physically ready for.
At Santé, we provide physical, occupational, and speech therapies to give patients the necessary care. Each treatment program is designed for the patient to provide the specialized care they need. Our team helps patients regain the strength they need to return home safely. The length of stay will depend on the patient’s conditions and needs.
When you receive care from the Santé staff, you will receive care from highly trained professionals who are also compassionate. This is not only beneficial to the patient but also gives family members peace of mind that their loved one is in a secure environment being cared for by the best medical professionals.
Contact Santé today to learn more about our short-term rehabilitation services and how they can help you recover from surgery and prepare to return home. We are committed to helping patients regain their independence.
Sources:
[1] https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/inpatient-rehabilitation-care
Dan is Vice President, Marketing of the Alumus family of companies. A Seattle native, he earned his BA in Humanities and Political Science at Evergreen State College. He started his career as a newspaper columnist, eventually transitioning into marketing and tech writing for Microsoft and several other startups. He later launched a successful creative agency focused on branding, digital marketing, and content production in Los Angeles, where he worked for several nursing and behavioral health clients, eventually becoming the National Marketing Director for one of them.
He has taught Vipassana mindfulness meditation and MBSR and spends whatever free time he has with his son snowboarding, hiking, and camping in the mountains.
