About the Day Case Rehabilitation Programme
The Day Case Rehabilitation Programme is provided at the Physically Disabled Rehabilitation Unit (PDRU), which is a purpose built building located in the grounds of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. Patients attend the unit for rehabilitation on a daily basis for up to 3-4 weeks and receive a range of therapies relevant to their identified rehabilitation needs. This may include Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Clinical Neuropsychology.
Patients attend the PDRU from approximately 9.30-3:00pm Monday to Friday. Lunch is provided between 12:00-1:00. Snacks and drinks are available from the patient dining area out-with meal times.
Patients attending day case rehabilitation have access to the facilities at the PDRU, which include the patient dining area, gymnasium and a variety of treatment rooms including therapy kitchen and bathroom. The PDRU also has a quiet room for private discussions and a space for patient education groups and meetings. There is a garden and patio area and large communal living spaces with flat screen TV’s and a DVD player
If patients require to rest between therapy sessions during the day, there are recliner chairs available. However if having access to a bed is required this can be arranged with the Senior Charge Nurse.
What to bring with you
The following list contains essential items that you should bring with you:
- All medication you are taking
- Any splints or orthotic devices you use
- Glasses, hearing aid or any communication devices you use
- Wear comfortable loose clothing suitable for wearing in the gym
- Comfortable, well fitting trainers/shoes (no heels or slip-on shoes)
- Reading material or other items to help occupy yourself
- Water bottle for use in gym (optional)
Please do not bring any alcohol or illegal substances, as we do not permit their consumption. Please do not bring large quantities of money, valuables or personal effects with you. The hospital does not accept any responsibility for loss of, or damage to, personal effects unless handed in for safekeeping. You may require a minimal amount of money for newspapers, drinks etc.
What to do if you can’t make your start date
If you are no longer able to make your start date, please phone the ward/medical secretary on the phone number on your letter so that we can re-arrange the date for you (if required).
Arrival at the PDRU
When arriving from home, please report to the reception desk and you will be orientated to the ward by a member of staff.
What to expect
On your first day you will assessed by the medical staff and nursing staff. Within the first two days you will be allocated a keyworker and will be fully assessed by physiotherapy and occupational therapy staff. You may be asked to complete some questionnaires as part of this assessment process. Some of these questionnaires will be repeated at the end of your stay to help us evaluate the programme and improve this service over time.
A therapy timetable will be agreed upon and made available to you. Most patients attend the gym twice a day, morning and afternoon. A variety of upper limb group sessions are run that you may be involved in if required. Additional therapy activities include balance class, breakfast club and one-to-one sessions to focus on washing, dressing, transfers and kitchen practice as required.
Weekly patient education groups take place in the unit covering a variety of topics. It is expected that all patients attend these as part of their rehabilitation. Family/carers are welcome to attend also. Posters about upcoming topics are displayed around the unit and a stand with information and resources relevant to these groups can be found in the ward.
If required you will be referred to Clinical Neuropsychology or Speech & Language Therapy for assessment and ongoing therapy input will be agreed upon if required. You may also be referred to other services (e.g. orthotist, dietician, podiatrist, smoking cessation, social work) if needed.
The medical staff will meet you on their weekly ward round. This is a good time to ask them any questions you have about your medical care. However there are always doctors available to ask questions out-with the ward round.
Meals
Lunch will be provided daily between 12:00 and 13:00. Meal options may be selected from a daily menu, with orders taken in advance. Meals are served in the patient dining room. Snacks and drinks are available from the patient dining area out-with meal times.
The hospital operates a Food and Health Policy. Its aim is to increase awareness of the relationship between food and health, and to promote healthy eating habits. The hospital also provides menus for those on special diets or those who require something different because of their religion or culture (e.g. halal food). For more information please ask a member of nursing staff.
Goal planning
Within two days of your admission you will discuss the goals you would like to achieve during your period of rehabilitation. All members of the interdisciplinary team that are involved with your care will discuss your goals with you. Individualised rehabilitation goals will be agreed upon and you will be provided with a date of discharge (typically 3-4 weeks after start date). Achievement of goals will be reviewed by the therapy team and at your weekly ward round. However if you have any questions at any time please do not hesitate to speak to your keyworker or another member of staff.
Amenities
The PDRU has several amenities including patient dining area, gymnasium and a variety of treatment rooms including therapy kitchen and therapy bathroom. Additionally there is a quiet room for private discussions and a space for patient education groups and meetings. The PDRU also has a garden and patio area and large communal living spaces with flat screen TVs and a DVD player. There is a patient fridge for storage of food/drinks that you may wish to make use of.
There is also a cinema within the ground of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital that patients can access on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Upcoming films are advertised within the ward.
There is a patient art class on Tuesday evenings that all are welcome to attend. We also have a range of games, books & DVDs available for entertainment purposes.
Follow up arrangements
If you require ongoing rehabilitation at home then this will be arranged and you will be given contact information for the relevant teams. You may also be provided with a home exercise programme, or given information on how to access community resources such as gyms in your local area.
If required, you will be provided with an appointment to be reviewed in clinic approximately 3-6 months after the end of your rehabilitation within PDRU to assess your ongoing rehabilitation progress