Modifiable factors associated with poststroke physical activity at discharge from rehabilitation: Prospective cohort study

Abstract

Background. People with stroke are not meeting recommended levels of physical activity. The modifiable factors associated with poststroke physical activity levels need to be identified to develop targeted interventions. Objective. The objective of this study was to investigate the factors at discharge from inpatient rehabilitation that are associated with physical activity levels at 3 months following discharge. Design. This was a prospective cohort study. Methods. Sixty-four people with stroke completed baseline assessments at discharge from inpatient rehabilitation and 55 completed the follow-up 3 months later. The candidate factors (ie, gait speed, balance, strength, cognition, mood, and ..