Abstract:Introduction: Functional dependence is a common condition poststroke. The specialized care offered at the stroke unit can provide patients with better rehabilitation. We designed a study to evaluate risk factors for functional dependence at hospital discharge in a stroke unit. Design and setting: Prospective cohort study at Hospital Geral Roberto Santos. Methods: Patients were admitted within 72h of ictus. Functional dependence was defined as scores 3-5 on the modified Rankin Scale (mRS). Results: 389 patients… Show more
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