Clinical Predictors of Engagement in Inpatient Rehabilitation Among Stroke Survivors With Cognitive Deficits: An Exploratory Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The purpose of this exploratory study was to identify clinical predictors that could distinguish clients' level of engagement in inpatient rehabilitation following stroke.

Methods

This is a secondary analysis of pooled data from three randomized controlled trials that examined the effects of a behavioral intervention. The sample (n=208) consisted of clients with stroke who had cognitive deficits (Quick-EXIT≥3) and were admitted to inpatient rehabilitation facilities associated with a university medical center. Individuals with pre-morbid dementia, aphasia and mood disorders were excluded. The Pittsburgh Rehabilitation Participation Scale was used to measure engagement. Clinical predictors were measured using the Functional Independence Measure, National Institutes

SUBMITTER: Kringle EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6035068 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature