Objective As Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine physicians are experts in functional
prognoses of disabling health conditions, the aim of this study was to gain insight into their …

Background Outcome predictions in patients with acute severe neurologic disorders are
difficult and influenced by multiple factors. Since the decision for and the extent of life …

Background: accurate prognostic assessments of need of help, health and dwelling situation
in stroke patients are important for patient management, rehabilitation, discharge planning …

Background: As people live longer, they are more likely to die over a prolonged period from
incurable, chronic illnesses that occur more frequently in old age. Therefore, people will …

Objective: Improving end-of-life care for people with neurodegenerative diseases is seen as
a clinical priority. In order to do this, it is important to take into account the views expressed …

Background Knowing the opinions of patients with Progressive Neurological Diseases
(PNDs) and their family members on end-of-life care can help initiate communication and …

Background: Not much is known about the process of end-of-life decision-making for people
with intellectual disabilities. Aim: To clarify the process of end-of-life decision-making for …

Rehabilitation is defined by the WHO as 'a set of interventions designed to optimize
functioning and reduce disability in individuals with health conditions in interaction with their …

BACKGROUND: Restoring functional independence in elderly people with disabilities is one
of the main purposes of a geriatric rehabilitation unit. However, the rehabilitation period may …

Background Austria has recently been embroiled in the complex debate on the legalization
of measures to end life prematurely. Empirical data on end-of-life decisions made by …