An investigation of factors affecting progress of patients on a stroke unit. Issue 4 (April 1989)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lincoln, N B; Blackburn, M; Ellis, S; Jackson, J; Edmans, J A; Nouri, F M; Walrer, M F; Haworth, H
• Is Part Of: Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry. Volume 52:Issue 4(1989)
• Page Start: 493
• Page End: 496
• Publication Date: 1989-04
• Subjects: Neurology -- Periodicals; Nervous system -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Psychiatry -- Periodicals; 616.8
• DOI: 10.1136/jnnp.52.4.493
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-3050

Abstract

Abstract : The aim of the study was to identify factors affecting the progress in physical abilities and activities of daily living of patients admitted to a stroke unit. A series of 70 patients admitted consecutively were assessed on a series of tests of motor, functional and cognitive abilities at admission. They were assessed for level of motor abilities and activities of daily living at discharge and 9 months after stroke. Predictive equations were developed which account for between 61% and 33% of the variance in motor abilities and activities of daily living at discharge and at 9 months after stroke. The most important factor influencing outcome was the degree of motor loss.