Fresenko, Lindsey E; Rutherfurd, Charlotte; Robinson, Lauren E; Robinson, Cayla M; Montgomery-Yates, Ashley A; Hogg-Graham, Rachel; Morris, Peter E; Eaton, Tammy L; McPeake, Joanne M; Mayer, Kirby P
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Patients who survive critical illness navigate arduous and disparate recovery pathways that include referrals and participation in community-based rehabilitation services. Examining rehabilitation pathways during recovery is crucial to understanding the relationship on patient-centered outcomes. Furthermore, an understanding of social determinants of health (SDOH) in relation to outcomes and rehabilitation use will help ensure equitable access for future care. Therefore, there is a need to define and understand patient care pathways, specifically rehabilitation after discharge, through a SDOH lens after surviving a critical illness to improve long-term outcomes.
