A cohort study investigating a simple, early assessment to predict upper extremity function after stroke - a part of the SALGOT study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

For early prediction of upper extremity function, there is a need for short clinical measurements suitable for acute settings. Previous studies demonstrate correct prediction of function, but have ether included a complex assessment procedure or have an outcome that does not automatically correspond to motor function required to be useful in daily activity. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether a sub-set of items from the Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) at 3 days and 1 month post-stroke could predict the level of upper extremity motor function required for a drinking task at three later stages during the first year post-stroke.

Methods

The level of motor function required for a drinking task was identified with the Fugl-Meyer Assessment for Upper Ex

SUBMITTER: Persson HC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4471915 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature