All patients admitted for Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation services are followed by Rehabilitation Psychology and Neuropsychology staff. The staff's goal is to assist patients and families in adjusting to medical problems and hospitalization. The types of concerns addressed by these team members include changes in how people feel about their bodies or themselves, how they relate to others, and maintaining health behaviors. Patients and families are also taught about resources or services in their community that may be helpful. Services include:
- Individual and group counseling
- Psychological and neuropsychological testing and evaluations
- Family education
The team member participates in treatment planning--including post-hospital plans--and may develop appropriate behavior modifications.