A qualitative study of healthcare provider perspectives on measuring functional outcomes in geriatric rehabilitation

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To explore, from the perspective of healthcare providers, the barriers to and facilitators of using standardized outcome measures of physical function in geriatric rehabilitation settings. METHODS: In-depth semi-structured interviews with medical doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists were conducted from three geriatric rehabilitation hospitals in Ontario. Qualitative content analysis through an inductive …