Abstract
Policy drives practice, and health services research (HSR) is at the intersection
of policy, practice, and patient outcomes. HSR specific to rehabilitation and disability
is particularly needed. As rehabilitation researchers and providers, we are uniquely
positioned to provide the evidence that guides reforms targeting rehabilitative care.
We have the expertise to define the value of rehabilitation in a policy-relevant context.
HSR is a powerful tool for providing this evidence. We need to continue building capacity
for conducting rigorous, timely rehabilitation-related HSR. Fostering stakeholder
engagement in these research efforts will ensure we maintain a patient-centered focus
as we address the “Triple Aim” of better care, better health, and better value. In
this Special Communication we discuss the role of rehabilitation researchers in HSR.
We also provide information on current resources available in our field for conducting
HSR and identify gaps for capacity building and future research. Health care reforms
are a reality, and through HSR we can give rehabilitation a strong voice during these
transformative times.
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ACRM (American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine), CLDR (Center for Large Data Research and Data Sharing in Rehabilitation), HSR (health services research)To read this article in full you will need to make a payment
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Published online: August 03, 2017
Footnotes
Supported in part by the National Institutes of Health (grant nos. P2C HD065702, K12 HD055929) and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (grant no. R24 HS022134).
Disclosures: none.
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