Rehabilitation Integrated Into the Training of Medical Doctors and Nurses
Identifying Attributes
Care Settings
Country
Publishing Organisation
Type of Quality Indicator
IOM Quality Dimension
Domain
Defining Attributes
Definition
The percentage of entry-to practice health training courses for medical doctors and nurses in which rehabilitation is integrated. The inclusion of rehabilitation in health training refers to the inclusion of a full module or unit of study in the core curriculum and not simply a lecture or visit to a therapy department. The definition of health training may vary based on the strategic plan objectives, for example it may only include undergraduate training courses.
Numerator
Number of nursing and medical entry-to practice health training courses into which rehabilitation is integrated.
Denominator
Total number of nursing and medical entry-to practice health training courses.
Exclusions
None
Use of Risk Adjustment
Risk Adjustments
None
Stratifications
Numerator and denominator: nursing and medical.
Collection and Reporting Attributes
Type of Data Collection
Data Collection Methods
Preferred data source: Education institutions. Other possible sources: Professional associations.
Frequency of Data Collection
Frequency of Data Collection in Days
Reporting Methods
Reporting Frequency
Reporting Frequency in Days
Indicator Has Recommended Targets
Source and Reference Attributes
Evidence Source
World Health Organization (WHO). Rehabilitation indicator menu. 2nd edition. 2023. Accessed September 2023. Available from: www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240076440
Technical Specifications
Rehabilitation indicator menu 2023 2nd edition: www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240076440