Newswise — Chicago – The Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) today announced the launch of the brand-new ReSTART online recovery resource for rehabilitation. The ReSTART site provides key information for those starting the journey of rehabilitation, as well as their family members, loved ones, and caretakers.
The recovery site was created by rehabilitation nurses who understand the special needs of people who experience a major injury, chronic illness, or disability. Using the ReSTART site, visitors can learn about what to expect when first beginning rehabilitation, how to make the most of participating in the rehabilitation journey, how to best manage transitions between facilities and healthcare settings, and common financial and legal concerns, such as insurance coverage and disability qualification questions.
The ReSTART site also features an easy to understand glossary, to help familiarize anyone with some of the most common terms used by rehabilitation healthcare staff. In addition, visitors will find links to helpful resources and support organizations, as well as rehabilitation care planning tools.
The ARN’s ReSTART site launches today at http://www.restartrecovery.org.
About ARNEstablished in 1974, the ARN is a membership organization for professional rehabilitation nurses that have nearly 6,000 members worldwide. The mission of the ARN is to promote and advance professional rehabilitation nursing practice through education, advocacy, collaboration, and research to enhance the quality of life for those affected by disability and chronic illness. Rehabilitation nurses help individuals across the lifespan who are affected by chronic illness or physical disability to achieve their greatest potential, adapt to their disabilities, and work toward productive, independent lives.
Rehabilitation is an interdisciplinary healthcare specialty that provides a total approach to treatment and long-term care for people on the road to recovery. As healthcare technology advances, more people are surviving injuries and diseases that once would have been fatal. People experiencing chronic illnesses are living longer, and the need for rehabilitation services continues to expand.
Additional information on ARN, rehabilitation, and rehabilitation nursing can be found at http://www.rehabnurses.org.
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