Evidence-Based Community Stroke Rehabilitation

STROKEAHA: October 23, 2012

Survival after stroke initially can depend on the acute phase of specialist hospital care; however, the greatest impact on patient health and well-being is from the long-term consequences faced when stroke survivors leave the hospital. Optimal recovery requires the provision of coordinated specialist rehabilitation, not only in the early stages of returning home but also, usually, many months after the stroke. Delivery of stroke specialist care in the patient’s home is increasingly common, particularly as health services face the challenge of reducing costs and are moving care out of expensive hospitals. There is also evidence that rehabilitation in the home environment is more beneficial for patients. Read More