Guided Training Relative to Direct Skill Training for Individuals With Cognitive Impairments After Stroke: A Pilot Randomized Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine the effects of direct skill training and guided training for promoting independence after stroke.

Design

Single-blind randomized pilot study.

Setting

Inpatient rehabilitation facility.

Participants

Participants in inpatient rehabilitation with acute stroke and cognitive impairments (N=43).

Interventions

Participants were randomized to receive direct skill training (n=22, 10 sessions as adjunct to usual inpatient rehabilitation) or guided training (n=21, same dose).

Main outcome measure

The FIM assessed independence at baseline, rehabilitation discharge, and months 3, 6, and 12.

Results

Linear mixed models (random intercept, other effects fixed) revealed a significant intervention by time interaction (F_4,150=5

SUBMITTER: Skidmore ER 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5368028 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature