Rehabilitation Resources

These resources support clinical care, service delivery and education related to the provision of rehabilitation care. Rehabilitation care has the aim of restoring functional ability for a person who has experienced an illness or injury using a biopsychosocial approach. Rehabilitation is person centred, multi-disciplinary, evidence based and coordinated care provided in the least restrictive care setting available to the patient.

ACI Rehabilitation Implementation Toolkit

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/190871/ACI-Rehabilitation-Implementation-Toolkit.pdf

Format: PDF File (1.9 MB) Alternate Content: Plain Text

Subcategory: Rehabilitation Model of Care Resource Type: Toolkits

Added: 27 June 2013 Updated: 27 June 2013

Rehabilitation Redesign – Template for gap analysis

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/word_doc/0018/251703/gap-analysis.docx

Format: MS Word Document (101.7 KB) Alternate Content: --

Subcategory: Rehabilitation Model of Care Resource Type: Toolkits

Added: 8 December 2014 Updated: 8 December 2014

NSW Rehabilition Model of Care

The NSW Rehabilitation Model of Care describes six care settings in which rehabilitation services are delivered: in-reach to acute care, inpatient subacute, day hospital, outpatients, home based and outreach rehabilitation. It also outlines eight guiding principles and enablers for rehabilitation services that underpin the Model.

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/resources/rehabilitation/rehabilitation-model-of-care/rehabilitation-moc

Format: Webpage

Subcategory: Rehabilitation Model of Care Resource Type: Models of Care

Added: 6 January 2015 Updated: 6 January 2015

Rehabilitation Implementation Toolkit

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/resources/rehabilitation/rehabilitation-model-of-care/implementation-toolkit

Format: Webpage

Subcategory: Rehabilitation Model of Care Resource Type: Toolkits

Added: 27 June 2013 Updated: 26 July 2016

ACI Rehabilitation Model of Care - FAQs

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/192324/Rehabilitation_Model_of_Care_FAQs.pdf

Format: PDF File (706.1 KB) Alternate Content: Plain Text

Subcategory: Rehabilitation Model of Care Resource Type: Models of Care

Added: 18 July 2013 Updated: 18 July 2013

Sub-Acute Care Type Policy Guidance

This advice provides guidance to Local Health Districts and Specialty Health Networks regarding implementation of the Care Type Policy for Acute, Sub-Acute and Non-Acute Patient Care (PD2014_010) to support the use of consistent definitions and terminology across the state for subacute and non-acute care types.

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/251553/Sub-Acute_Care_Type_Policy_Guidance.pdf

Format: PDF File (126.5 KB) Alternate Content: --

Subcategory: Sub-Acute Care Resource Type: Toolkits

Added: 5 December 2014 Updated: 5 December 2014

Australasian Neuroscience Nurses Association

The Australasian Neuroscience Nurses Association (ANNA), is the peak body for neuroscience nurses, and facilitates and fosters the advancement of neuroscience nursing through the provision of opportunities to network, access to resources, promotion and support of the neuroscience speciality.

http://www.anna.asn.au/

Format: Webpage

Subcategory: Links - Australia and New Zealand Resource Type: External Links

Added: 8 December 2014 Updated: 8 December 2014

Australian Wound Management Association

The Australian Wound Management Association is a multidisciplinary, non-profit association committed to developing and improving wound management for all individuals through education, research, communication and networks. The website contains information on membership, education activities including webinars and publications that pertain to the management of patient wounds including Best Practice guidelines.

http://www.awma.com.au/awma/index.php

Format: Webpage

Subcategory: Links - Australia and New Zealand Resource Type: External Links

Added: 8 December 2014 Updated: 8 December 2014

Continence Foundation of Australia

The Continence Foundation of Australia's vision is to have a community free of the stigma of incontinence. The website provides information on funding, referral, and products. It also provides information about free resources to help with issues pertaining to weak bladders, leakage, constipation and bed wetting. Education activities for health professionals are also listed. A telephone number for free advice is provided.

http://www.continence.org.au/

Format: Webpage

Subcategory: Links - Australia and New Zealand Resource Type: External Links

Added: 8 December 2014 Updated: 8 December 2014

Dementia Care Australia

The Spark for Life Approach- Acts as a support network which focuses on educating and assisting family carers. Covers all aspects of dementia, communication strategies, carer assistance, behavious, therapies and resistential care options. Information on upcoming educational events and forums. Membership is required.

http://www.dementiacareaustralia.com/

Format: Webpage

Subcategory: Links - Australia and New Zealand Resource Type: External Links

Added: 8 December 2014 Updated: 8 December 2014

National Stroke Foundation

The National Stroke Foundation is the national body for evidence based information regarding all aspects of stroke.

http://strokefoundation.com.au/

Format: Webpage

Subcategory: Links - Australia and New Zealand Resource Type: External Links

Added: 8 December 2014 Updated: 8 December 2014

OT Seeker

Database aimed at occupational therapists and others interested in that research containing abstracts of systematic reviews, randomised controlled trials and other resources relevant to occupational therapy interventions. Contains links to OT based research/articles.

http://www.otseeker.com

Format: Webpage

Subcategory: Links - Australia and New Zealand Resource Type: External Links

Added: 8 December 2014 Updated: 8 December 2014

ParaQuad

Formed in 1961, ParaQuad NSW (Paraplegic and Quadriplegic Association of NSW) is a not-for-profit member-based association that aims to support people with a spinal cord injury to achieve their choices in life.

http://www.paraquad.org.au/

Format: Webpage

Subcategory: Links - Australia and New Zealand Resource Type: External Links

Added: 8 December 2014 Updated: 8 December 2014

PEDro

PEDro is the Physiotherapy Evidence Database. PEDro is a free database of over 28,000 randomised trials, systematic reviews and clinical practice guidelines in physiotherapy.

http://www.pedro.org.au

Format: Webpage

Subcategory: Links - Australia and New Zealand Resource Type: External Links

Added: 8 December 2014 Updated: 8 December 2014

Physiotherapy exercises

A site for physiotherapists containing over 1000 exercises appropriate for people with injuries and disabilities.

https://www.physiotherapyexercises.com/

Format: Webpage

Subcategory: Links - Australia and New Zealand Resource Type: External Links

Added: 12 February 2016 Updated: 12 February 2016

speechBITE

speechBITE is a database of intervention studies across the scope of speech pathology practice.

http://speechbite.com/

Format: Webpage

Subcategory: Links - Australia and New Zealand Resource Type: External Links

Added: 8 December 2014 Updated: 8 December 2014

Stroke Society of Australasia

Covers all aspects of stroke including: Research, information exchange within Australasia, financial support to fund scientific work, educational and forum based. Provides access to current conferences, education, research and publications.

http://www.strokesociety.com.au/

Format: Webpage

Subcategory: Links - Australia and New Zealand Resource Type: External Links

Added: 8 December 2014 Updated: 8 December 2014

The Australia Pain Society

The Australian Pain Society is a multidisciplinary body aiming to relieve pain and related suffering through leadership in clinical practice, education, research and public advocacy.

http://www.apsoc.org.au/

Format: Webpage

Subcategory: Links - Australia and New Zealand Resource Type: External Links

Added: 8 December 2014 Updated: 8 December 2014

Association of Rehabilitation Nurses

Association of Rehabilitation Nurse: is an American based organisation promoting professional rehabilitation nursing practice. The website contains membership, education and certification information, and information on subscribing to the group’s listserv.

http://www.rehabnurse.org/

Format: Webpage

Subcategory: Links - International Resource Type: External Links

Added: 8 December 2014 Updated: 8 December 2014

elearnSCI

This website is for medical and paramedical professionals working in the field of spinal cord injuries. It contains learning modules for the whole team as well as for doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, assistive technologists, social workers, psychologists and peer counsellors.

http://www.elearnsci.org/

Format: Webpage

Subcategory: Links - International Resource Type: External Links

Added: 8 December 2014 Updated: 8 December 2014

Physiopedia

Offers educational opportunities for physiotherpists.

http://www.physio-pedia.com/Main_Page

Format: Webpage

Subcategory: Links - International Resource Type: External Links

Added: 8 December 2014 Updated: 8 December 2014

Stroke Engine

Canadian website with information specific to stroke. Well designed with specific areas for patients, families & carers. Excellent PDF handout for patients and families on a wide range of topics. Ie. Sexuality post stroke, accupuncture port stroke, etc etc. Also a range of resources for clinicians on assessments & interventions with a summary of best practice & quality of evidence provided.

http://strokengine.ca/

Format: Webpage

Subcategory: Links - International Resource Type: External Links

Added: 8 December 2014 Updated: 8 December 2014

The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel

The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) website provides a large number of resources for improving patient outcomes in pressure injury prevention and treatment. This includes pressure injury photos, monographs, apps & webinars.

http://www.npuap.org/

Format: Webpage

Subcategory: Links - International Resource Type: External Links

Added: 8 December 2014 Updated: 8 December 2014

Rehabilitation: What it is and what to expect

This brochure provides some information for people receiving rehabilitation care, about rehabilitation, including who might be involved, where you might receive care, and what to expect.

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/500905/0242-Rehab-Consumer-brochure_v05.pdf

Format: PDF File (1.1 MB) Alternate Content: --

Subcategory: Consumers Resource Type: Consumer Information

Added: 25 July 2019 Updated: 25 July 2019

Australian Aphasia Association

The Australian Aphasia Association (AAA) is a support and advocacy association for people with aphasia, their families and the professionals who help them.

http://www.aphasia.org.au/

Format: Webpage

Subcategory: Consumers Resource Type: External Links

Added: 12 February 2016 Updated: 12 February 2016

Independent Living Centres Australia

Independent Living Centre - a comprehensive, searchable resource providing information about products and services to help people remain independent and improve their quality of life.

http://ilcaustralia.org.au/

Format: Webpage

Subcategory: Consumers Resource Type: External Links

Added: 8 December 2014 Updated: 8 December 2014

TAD NSW

Technical Aids for the Disabled - affordable design ideas and solutions to enhance independence with daily tasks. The site is supported by case studies to support and inspire.

http://tadnsw.org.au/

Format: Webpage

Subcategory: Consumers Resource Type: External Links

Added: 8 December 2014 Updated: 8 December 2014

Rehabilitation Measures Database

This site provided a comprehensive list of validated rehabilitation outcome measures complete with a link of the measure, instructions and statistical analysis on the measure. Relatively easy to navigate.

http://www.rehabmeasures.org/default.aspx

Format: Webpage

Subcategory: Research Resource Type: External Links

Added: 8 December 2014 Updated: 8 December 2014

Graded Motor Imagery

An easy to navigate website that explains the process of graded motor imagery for clinician and provides ideas for treat and management utilising left/right discrimination, explicit motor imagery and mirror therapy.

http://www.gradedmotorimagery.com/

Format: Webpage

Subcategory: Treatments Resource Type: External Links

Added: 8 December 2014 Updated: 8 December 2014

Mrs Andrews' story: Her failed care pathway

YouTube video by Health Service Journal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fj_9HG_TWEM

Format: Webpage

Subcategory: Patient stories Resource Type: External Links

Added: 9 February 2015 Updated: 9 February 2015

Rehabilitation Patient Stories

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/resources/patient-experience/stories/rehabilitation-stories

Format: Webpage

Subcategory: Patient stories Resource Type: Articles

Added: 30 October 2013 Updated: 26 July 2016

Rehabilitation Goal Training Participant Workbook

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/272210/Rehab_Goal_Training_Workbook.pdf

Format: PDF File (1.4 MB) Alternate Content: --

Subcategory: Goal Training Resource Type: Clinician Summaries

Added: 1 June 2015 Updated: 1 June 2015

Rehabilitation Goal Training Handouts

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/272209/Rehabilitation_Goal_Training_Handouts.pdf

Format: PDF File (302.5 KB) Alternate Content: --

Subcategory: Goal Training Resource Type: Clinician Summaries

Added: 1 June 2015 Updated: 1 June 2015

Rehabilitation Education Forum 2016

http://aci.mediahouseplus.com/enabling-empowering-and-enriching-through-rehabilitation/view/katie-grattan-smith

Format: Webpage

Subcategory: Past events Resource Type: Other

Added: 8 November 2016 Updated: 8 November 2016

Rehabilitation Education Forum 2017

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/resources/rehabilitation/past-events/rehabilitation-education-forum-2017

Format: Webpage

Subcategory: Past events Resource Type: Presentations

Added: 22 June 2017 Updated: 23 June 2017

Rehabilitation Education Forum 2018

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/resources/rehabilitation/past-events/rehabilitation-education-forum-2018

Format: Webpage

Subcategory: Past events Resource Type: Other

Added: 19 July 2018 Updated: 19 July 2018

Rehabilitation Education Forum 2019

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/resources/rehabilitation/past-events/rehabilitation-education-forum-2019

Format: Webpage

Subcategory: Past events Resource Type: Other

Added: 29 August 2019 Updated: 29 August 2019

ACI Unwarranted Clinical Variation Project (UCV) Final Report

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/475059/ACI-UCV-Final-Report-2017.pdf

Format: PDF File (3.2 MB) Alternate Content: --

Subcategory: Rehabilitation Data & Outcomes Measurement Resource Type: Other

Added: 11 February 2019 Updated: 11 February 2019

Interpreting your AROC report: webinar 1

https://vimeo.com/190019851

Format: Webpage

Subcategory: Rehabilitation Data & Outcomes Measurement Resource Type: Other

Added: 3 November 2016 Updated: 3 November 2016

Interpreting your AROC report: webinar 2

https://vimeo.com/190019875

Format: Webpage

Subcategory: Rehabilitation Data & Outcomes Measurement Resource Type: Other

Added: 3 November 2016 Updated: 3 November 2016

Interactive PDF of care standards for amputees 2.0

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/361687/ACI034-Interactive-PDF-of-care-standards-for-amputees-2.0.pdf

Format: PDF File (2.3 MB) Alternate Content: --

Subcategory: Care Standards for Amputees Resource Type: Other

Added: 26 May 2017 Updated: 23 June 2017

Guide

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/360492/RMC-Guide.pdf

Format: PDF File (417.9 KB) Alternate Content: --

Subcategory: Care Standards for Amputees Resource Type: Other

Added: 19 May 2017 Updated: 23 June 2017

Sample client information sheet

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/360493/RMC-Sample-client-information-sheet.pdf

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Subcategory: Care Standards for Amputees Resource Type: Other

Added: 19 May 2017 Updated: 23 June 2017

Self assessment tool

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/360494/Self-assessment-tool.pdf

Format: PDF File (139.5 KB) Alternate Content: --

Subcategory: Care Standards for Amputees Resource Type: Other

Added: 19 May 2017 Updated: 23 June 2017

The care of the person following amputation minimum standards of care

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/360532/The-care-of-the-person-following-amputation-minimum-standards-of-care.pdf

Format: PDF File (7.5 MB) Alternate Content: --

Subcategory: Care Standards for Amputees Resource Type: Other

Added: 19 May 2017 Updated: 23 June 2017

Principles to Support Rehabilitation Care

This document provides the principles to support rehabilitation care across NSW. It provides a guide for the establishment of new rehabilitation services and for the development of existing rehabilitation services.

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/500900/rehabilitation-principles.pdf

Format: PDF File (1.1 MB) Alternate Content: --

Subcategory: Principles Resource Type: Key Principles

Added: 25 July 2019 Updated: 25 July 2019

Rehabilitation Network

Contact

Louise Sellars and Jamie Macdonald
Co-Managers Rehabilitation Network

louise.sellars@health.nsw.gov.au