Case weighting in a speech and language therapy service

Int J Lang Commun Disord. 1998:33 Suppl:176-9. doi: 10.3109/13682829809179418.

Abstract

This study present an approach designed to calculate input provided by a speech and language therapy service. A case weighting system was developed in order to evaluate the cost of services, predict the need for intervention, balance and prioritise the caseload among therapists. It is suggested that this approach can be use widely in clinical practice.

MeSH terms

  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / rehabilitation*
  • Evaluation Studies as Topic
  • Humans
  • Language Therapy* / economics
  • Language Therapy* / organization & administration
  • Speech Therapy* / economics
  • Speech Therapy* / organization & administration
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Workload