Table 5.

Factors influencing the chosen rehabilitation mode/pathway

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