CR&ST



Background

Community Rehabilitation and Support Team (CR&ST) - Criteria for referral

  • Community dwelling patient living within 8 km of city centre
  • Age > 64yrs
  • Presenting with a fall related injury
  • Cognition normal (MTS > 8/10)
  • No major communication difficulties
  • No active alcohol abuse
  • Does not require further in-patient treatment
  • Requires rehabilitation from two or more disciplines
  • Is self sufficient or has family support at weekends

And at least one of the following

  • Previous falls
  • Difficulty getting up after fall
  • Long lie on ground
  • Unsteady gait
  • Requires mobility aid
  • Falls resulting in fracture

Contact details

Ms Mary McCarthy, Coordinator: (087) 911 4399 Mon – Fri, 9am –1pm.

Finola Cronin, RGN: (087) 257 9800

Joanne Cahalane, Physiotherapist: (087) 799 5133

or

CREST Office (021) 4932552 St. Finbarr’s Hospital, Douglas Road, Cork.

Print version Referral Criteria

Print version Referral Form

Print version CReST info for patients


Content by Community Rehab & Support Team, Dr Íomhar O' Sullivan 12/05/2005. Review by Dr ÍOS 04/01/2007, 08/12/2007. Last review Dr ÍOS 21/06/21.