Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (RHI) provides comprehensive and patient-centered evaluations and therapy programs specific to organ transplant recipients to support a return to functional independence and quality of life. Your experienced rehabilitation team focuses on mobility, endurance, activities of daily living, cognitive communication, swallowing, and nutrition as well as management of daily routine post-transplant. We also support your confidence and caregiver’s confidence to meet your functional needs.

Transplant Rehabilitation at RHI

Before transplantation, individuals can become weaker each day. After transplant surgery, acute rehabilitation is key to combating this decline. RHI is extremely familiar with all types of transplants and focuses on supporting patients and families on the road to recovery. Our rehabilitation experts provide comprehensive care to help you reach the highest quality of life. The ultimate goal is to return to full participation in the community and activities that you did prior to your surgery.

Inpatient transplant rehabilitation at RHI includes:

• Strength training for both upper and lower body       
• Overall safety training related to physical changes
• Cognition training as indicated for memory and safety
• Positioning recommendations for bed and wheelchair
• Wheelchair mobility training as indicated
• Nutrition, eating, and swallowing
• Family training throughout your hospital stay
• Recommendation for durable medical equipment and adaptive devices to enhance safety for daily tasks
• Preparation for outpatient therapy services as indicated
• Home accessibility and safety recommendations  
• Community re-entry with therapeutic recreation

State-of-the-Art Rehabilitation Facilities

• 12,000-square-foot gymnasium with state-of-the-art equipment
• Practice areas to help you transition to home, such as a practice kitchen, practice bathroom with shower, bath and lavatory, bed, and car
• Large rooms that do not restrict wheelchair mobility
• Large bathrooms with customized showers and sinks built especially for rehabilitation patients

PATIENT TESTIMONIAL

[My doctors] came by at least once every day and answered my questions in detail (I'm a dentist & asked lots of questions).

Organ Transplant Patient