Addressing the Evidence Gap in Stroke Rehabilitation for Complex Patients: A Preliminary Research Agenda

Evidence suggests that a stroke occurs in isolation (no comorbid conditions) in less than 6% of patients. Multimorbidity, compounded by psychosocial issues, makes treatment and recovery for stroke increasingly complex. Recent research and health policy documents called for a better understanding of the needs of this patient population, and for the development and testing of models of care that meet their needs. A research agenda specific to complexity is required. The primary objective of the think tank was to identify and prioritize research questions that meet the information needs of stakeholders, and to develop a research agenda specific to stroke rehabilitation and patient complexity.

Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 22, 2017 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Michelle L. Nelson, Kaileah A. McKellar, Sarah Munce, Linda Kelloway, Parminder Kaur Hans, Martin Fortin, Renee Lyons, Mark Bayley Tags: Special communication Source Type: research