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Patients & Visitors
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Eligibility
Anyone who is 40 years or older may be admitted for medical care and rehabilitation, regardless of race, language or religion. We accept patients suffering from stroke, hip fracture, amputations and general de-conditioning post-surgical / medical conditions.
Patients unsuitable* for admission include those who:
- Are medically unstable eg febrile patients, or those who require urgent investigations and treatment for unresolved problems like endoscopy, surgery, blood transfusion
- Have unresolved social problems / discharge plan
- Have drains, traction, or require heavy spinal nursing care
- Require assisted ventilation
- Require peritoneal dialysis
*Criteria for inpatient palliative care may differ from the above.
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Patient SatisfactionSatisfaction Rate
(good and excellent ratings) |
96%
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76%
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Percentage of patients discharged from St Luke’s Hospital improved significantly* in their ability to perform basic activities like personal grooming, eating and moving about independently |
*10 points or more improvement as measured by the Modified Barthel Index
Examples of Modified Barthel Index (MBI) 10 points or more improvement
| 0 | ≥ 10 | |
| Feeding | Needs to be fed | Can feed self |
| Toilet transfer | Fully dependent | Able to get on and off toilet independently |
| Stairs | Unable to climb | Able to go up and down safely without help |
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