Implementation of an opt-in waiting list initiative for neuropsychology in two community neurorehabilitation teams: A practice-based example-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Implementation of an opt-in waiting list initiative for neuropsychology in two community neurorehabilitation teams: A practice-based example

Published:2020-10 Issue:10 Volume:1 Page:39-46
ISSN:2396-8540
Container-title:The Neuropsychologist
language:en
Short-container-title:bpsneur

Author:

Teager Alistair,Methley Abigail,Wilkinson Kate,Delaney Mary,Haythornthwaite Lauren,Montrose Sarah

Abstract

This study evaluated an opt-in initiative for service-users on the waiting list for Neuropsychology input within two community neurorehabilitation teams (CNRTs) (N=75). The initiative resulted in a discharge rate of 53 per cent. Practical and ethical considerations for services are discussed.

Publisher

British Psychological Society

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