Trajectories of arm recovery early after stroke: an exploratory study using latent class growth analysis

CONCLUSIONS: We found unique patterns of arm recovery with distinct characteristics for each cluster. Better understanding of patterns of arm recovery can guide future models and intervention development.KEY MESSAGESArm recovery early after stroke follows four distinct trajectories that relate to time post stroke, initial stroke severity and baseline level of motor arm function.Identification of recovery patterns gives insight into the uniqueness of individual's recovery.This study offers a novel approach on which to build and develop future models of arm recovery.PMID:36594373 | DOI:10.1080/07853890.2022.2159062

Source: Annals of Medicine - January 3, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Angela Vratsistas-Curto Aron Downie Annie McCluskey Catherine Sherrington Source Type: research