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Purpose: To analyse data related to the referral, selection and admission processes for inpatient rehabilitation at Karin Grech Hospital, Malta. Examining pre-pandemic challenges faced can guide reform towards a more sustainable use of inpatient rehabilitation services. Methods: Referrals and outcomes of all patients referred for inpatient rehabilitation between April and August, 2018 were analysed. Results: 47% of patients referred for inpatient rehabilitation were accepted, with an average time to transfer of 4.84 days. Of the 53% deemed unsuitable, the commonest reasons were: excessively high level of independence (22%), non-weight-bearing restriction (12%) and patient refusal (12%). 90% of inpatients in rehabilitation were discharged home, 7% were transferred back due to acute complications and 1 patient was transferred to a residential home. Out of all referrals, 14 passed away within 1 year, two of these within 8 days of referral. Conclusions: Identifying unsuitable referrals for inpatient rehabilitation can avoid inappropriate admissions that would otherwise decrease bed availability and increase waiting times. Basing patient selection on key principles can thence ensure efficient and sustainable rehabilitation services moving forward.

Referrals for inpatient rehabilitation and the patient selection processes: Pre-pandemic challenges as a guide towards reforms moving forward