Inequities in access to inpatient rehabilitation after stroke: An international scoping review

Abstract

Background: Inequities in accessing inpatient rehabilitation after stroke have been reported in many countries and impact on patient outcomes. Objective: To explore variation in international recommendations regarding which patients should receive inpatient rehabilitation after stroke and to describe reported access to rehabilitation. Methods: A scoping review was conducted to identify clinical guidelines with recommendations regarding which patients should access inpatient rehabilitation after stroke, and data regarding the proportion of patients accessing stroke rehabilitation. Four bibliographic databases and grey literature were searched. Results: Twenty-eight documents were included. Se..