Adult Inpatient Programs and Services Neurologic Rehabilitation

Adult Inpatient Programs and Services

Neurologic Rehabilitation

The JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute provides comprehensive services for patients who have a neurological diagnosis. Depending on the part of the nervous system affected, patients may experience some of the following symptoms: weakness, fatigue, numbness, poor balance and coordination, difficulty swallowing and bowel and bladder symptoms.

During the first days of a patient's inpatient stay, a comprehensive evaluation will take place. At this time, the treatment team will set goals and design a treatment program, which may address any of the following areas:

Walking or wheelchair mobility
Balance/coordination
Speech
Cognition
Vision
Swallowing or feeding
Transfers in/out of bed
Strengthening/stretching
Bowel and bladder function
Bathing/dressing
Adjustment issues
Medication education
Grooming
Driving
Leisure activities
Tub/shower/toilet use
Skin care
Homemaking

The therapy schedule will include individual and group therapy. There are also specialized clinics, which are recommended as needed.

Depending on individual progress and plan of care, the length of stay in the hospital varies. The team will meet weekly to discuss each patient's goals, progress and discharge plans. Family members are requested to take an active part in training and discharge planning. Additional therapy is often recommended and there are a variety of services available.