Characteristics of inpatient care and rehabilitation for acute first-ever stroke patients.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to analyze the status of inpatient care for acute first-ever stroke at three general hospitals in Korea to provide basic data and useful information on the development of comprehensive and systematic rehabilitation care for stroke patients.

Materials and methods

This study conducted a retrospective complete enumeration survey of all acute first-ever stroke patients admitted to three distinct general hospitals for 2 years by reviewing medical records. Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes were included. Survey items included demographic data, risk factors, stroke type, state of rehabilitation treatment, discharge destination, and functional status at discharge.

Results

A total of 2159 patients were reviewed. The mean age was 61.5±1

SUBMITTER: Chang WH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4276765 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature