International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Anna Brandal

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• Review Article
  Stroke Unit at Home: A Prospective Observational Implementation Study for Early Supported Discharge from the Hospital
  Author(s): Anna BrandalAnna Brandal
  
  Background: Randomized controlled trials on early supported discharge (ESD) service in stroke have demonstrated favorable results. However, there are difficulties in transferring research results regarding ESD to the clinic. The aim of this study is to describe the method, content, implementation and outcome of ESD in its natural habit for stroke patients. Methods: A prospective observational implementation study of 153 consecutive stroke patients with mild to moderate severity with ESD and rehabilitation by a specially trained interdisciplinary team in the patient’s home, directly after discharge from the stroke unit. The interdisciplinary team in the ESD team is similar to the work at the stroke unit. Number of patients/year, clinical and functional health status, patient satisfaction, accidental falls/other injuries and resources were evaluated. Results: The number of patient.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-9096.1000170

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