TY - JOUR T1 - Significant variation exists in home care services following total joint arthroplasty. JF - The Journal of Rheumatology JO - J Rheumatol SP - 973 LP - 975 VL - 31 IS - 5 AU - Nizar N Mahomed AU - Johnny T C Lau AU - Manfred Koo Seen Lin AU - Radovan Zdero AU - J Roderick Davey Y1 - 2004/05/01 UR - http://www.jrheum.org/content/31/5/973.abstract N2 - OBJECTIVE: To determine a preliminary profile of the variation in rehabilitation and home care services for patients with total joint arthroplasty (TJA) in Ontario in 2001. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was conducted of directors at the 43 regional community care access centers (CCAC). RESULTS: One-third (36%) of CCAC had existing care pathways, 54% had defined discharge criteria, and 32% had predetermined the length of home care services. The intensity and frequency of services provided were variable. CONCLUSION: There is a need to standardize rehabilitation protocols to maintain quality of care and contain costs. ER -