Predictors of Return To Driving after Stroke (P03.157)

CONCLUSIONS: Patients with higher FIM cognition and lower extremity Motricity Index scores at admission to inpatient rehabilitation are more likely to return to driving at six months. This model could be used by rehabilitation professionals to help counsel patients and their families and focus treatment goals.Supported by: American Academy of Neurology, NIH National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, HealthSouth Corporation, Washington University McDonnell Center for Systems Neuroscience, and the Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital.Disclosure: Dr. Aufman has nothing to disclose. Dr. Bland has received personal compensation for activites with Meramec Community College and the Missouri Physical Therapy Association for presentations related to patient care. Dr. Barco has received research support from the Missouri Department of Transportation. Dr. Carr has received personal compensation for activities with ADEPT. Dr. Lang has received personal compensation from the Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy for serving as an associate editor.
Source: Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: P03 Cerebrovascular Disease III Source Type: research