Journal article
Out of sight, out of mind: long-term outcomes for people discharged home, to inpatient rehabilitation and to residential aged care after stroke
EA Lynch, AS Labberton, J Kim, MF Kilkenny, NE Andrew, NA Lannin, R Grimley, SG Faux, DA Cadilhac
Disability and Rehabilitation | Published : 2022
Abstract
Purpose: The aim of this study was to describe differences in long-term outcomes for patients discharged to inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) following stroke compared to patients discharged directly home or to residential aged care facilities (RACFs). Materials and methods: Cohort study. Data from the Australian Stroke Clinical Registry were linked to hospital admissions records and the national death index. Main outcomes: death and hospital readmissions up to 12 months post-admission, Health-related Quality of Life (HRQoL) 90-180 days post-admission. Results: Of 8,555 included patients (median age 75, 55% male, 83% ischemic stroke), 4,405 (51.5%) were discharged home, 3,442 (40.2%..
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Funding Acknowledgements
The AuSCR was supported by grants from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) [grant number 1034415] and Monash University, Queensland Health, Victorian Department of Health and Human Services, the Stroke Foundation, Allergan Australia, Ipsen, Boehringer Ingelheim, and consumer donations. The following authors receive Research Fellowship support from the NHMRC: Author 1 [grant number 1138515]; Author 4 [grant number 1109426]; Author 5 [grant number 1072053]; Author 9 [grant number 1063761], [grant number 1154273], and Heart Foundation (Australia): Author 6 [grant number 102055].