Selection for inpatient rehabilitation after severe stroke: What factors influence rehabilitation assesor decision making ?

Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to identify factors that assessors considered important in decision-making regarding suitability for inpatient rehabilitation after acute severe stroke. Design: Multi-site prospective observational cohort study. Subjects: Consecutive acute, severe stroke patients and their assessors for inpatient rehabilitation. Methods: Rehabilitation assessors completed a questionnaire, rating the importance (10 point visual analogue scale) and direction (positive, negative or neutral) of 15 patient related and 2 organisational items potentially affecting their decision regarding patients' acceptance to rehabilitation. Results: Of the 75 patients referred to rehabilitation and ..