Impact of functional independence and sociodemographic factors on post-stroke discharge destination in a super-aged rural community in Japan
Saya Iwasa,
Yuki Uchiyama,
Yuta Tauchi
et al.
Abstract:Objective:
This study aimed to clarify the factors influencing the discharge destination of stroke patients in a super-aged rural community in Japan, focusing on functional
independence and sociodemographic factors.
Patients and Methods:
We enrolled patients recovering from stroke with supratentorial lesions who were admitted to our convalescent rehabilitation hospital. The motor
components of the Functional Independence Measure (FIM-motor) were assessed for each patient at a… Show more
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