Managing Palliative Patients in Inpatient Rehabilitation Through a Short Stay Family Training Program.

Study Design: Retrospective Analysis of a Quality Improvement Program.

Purpose: To describe the development, implementation, and outcomes of an inpatient rehabilitation-based Short Stay Family Training (SSFT) program for patients with life-limiting conditions.

Background: Patients with terminal illnesses often have functional limitations that prohibit discharge home after hospitalization, but their condition limits their ability to participate in rehabilitation in an inpatient setting.