Rehabilitation Nursing
Rehabilitation Nursing
Rehabilitation nurses care for patients with acute or chronic illnesses, injuries, and disabilities. Their core aim is fostering patient independence or aiding families in caregiving. These nurses support individuals with long-term health conditions or impairments, as well as those recovering from trauma or acute diseases. Their role encompasses helping clients achieve optimal function amidst disabilities or chronic ailments. By creating therapeutic environments, they facilitate client and family growth while developing holistic treatment plans based on nursing theory. Rehabilitation nurses operate in diverse settings, including inpatient and outpatient acute and sub-acute rehabilitation centres.