Activity limitations and factors influencing functional outcome of patients with stroke following rehabilitation at a specialised facility in the Western Cape

C Joseph, A Rhoda - African Health Sciences, 2013 - ajol.info
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Background: Determining the functional abilities and factors influencing outcome of patients
with stroke following rehabilitation are essential for the planning of future interventions and
services in order to optimise recovery. Objectives: To determine the activity limitations and
factors influencing functional outcome of patients with stroke managed at a specialised
rehabilitation centre. Methodology: A longitudinal study design was used to determine the
functional outcomes of patients admitted to the centre on admission and discharge. A data …
Abstract
Background: Determining the functional abilities and factors influencing outcome of patients with stroke following rehabilitation are essential for the planning of future interventions and services in order to optimise recovery.
Objectives: To determine the activity limitations and factors influencing functional outcome of patients with stroke managed at a specialised rehabilitation centre.
Methodology: A longitudinal study design was used to determine the functional outcomes of patients admitted to the centre on admission and discharge. A data gathering sheet was developed to collect information pertaining to the demographicand medical profile and process of rehabilitation, whereas the Barthel Index was used to collect data relating to functional abilities. For analysis, descriptive statistics as well as inferential statistics (Student t test) were utilised to determine the paired
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