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Quasi-experimental evaluation of a home care model for patients with stroke in China.
Conclusions Home care may be associated with higher quality of life and reduced dependency among stroke patients in China. Implications for Rehabilitation Home care can be effective method at improving the physical and psychological well-being of stroke survivors in China. The home care model in this study can improve health outcomes as well as reduce healthcare resources utilisation. Home care models for stroke survivors should be adapted to local healthcare policies and resources. PMID: 26824752 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - January 29, 2016 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Chen L, Sit JW, Shen X Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: research

Prognostic factors for discharge destination after acute stroke: a comprehensive literature review.
Conclusion: Patient initial medical care, age and sex, neurological and medical complications and environmental/socio-economic factors should be considered in the decision-making process for discharge destination. [Box: see text]. PMID: 25250810 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - September 24, 2014 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Van der Cruyssen K, Vereeck L, Saeys W, Remmen R Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: research