Chronic Stroke Outcome Measures for Motor Function Intervention Trials: Expert Panel Recommendations [Original Articles]

Conclusions—
The panel recommends that the Fugl-Meyer Upper and Lower Extremity scales be used as primary outcomes in intervention trials targeting motor function in populations with chronic stroke. The other 6 measures are recommended as secondary outcomes.

Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - October 29, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Bushnell, C., Bettger, J. P., Cockroft, K. M., Cramer, S. C., Edelen, M. O., Hanley, D., Katzan, I. L., Mattke, S., Nilsen, D. M., Piquado, T., Skidmore, E. R., Wing, K., Yenokyan, G. Tags: Behavioral/Psychosocial Treatment, Quality and Outcomes, Ischemic Stroke Original Articles Source Type: research