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Table 5 Factors influencing the chosen rehabilitation mode/pathway

From: Understanding consumer and clinician preferences and decision making for rehabilitation following arthroplasty in the private sector

Overarching factor types

Sub categories

Intrinsic: patient perceptions, experiences and beliefs

• Previous experience of self or known others

• Perceived benefits

• Sense of entitlement

• Perceived unnecessary level of care/support

Extrinsic: clinician and service provider issues

• Role of orthopaedic surgeons, and influence of consumer preference for inpatient rehabilitation

• Clinical status post-surgery

• Private hospital business model

• Insurance provider