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Friedemann-Sánchez G, Sayer NA, Pickett T. Provider perspectives on rehabilitation of patients with polytrauma.

To describe, from the perspective of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) polytrauma rehabilitation providers, (1) patients with combat-related polytrauma and their rehabilitation, (2) polytrauma patient family member involvement in rehabilitation, and (3) the impact on providers of providing polytrauma rehabilitation.

Qualitative study based on rapid assessment process methodology, which included semistructured interviews, observation, and use of a field liaison.

The 4 VA polytrauma rehabilitation centers (PRCs).

Fifty-six purposefully selected PRC providers and providers from consulting services.

Not applicable.

Provider self-report of polytrauma patient characteristics, polytrauma patient family …