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Post-acute stroke patient outcomes in Ontario, Canada complex continuing care settings
Ann E Tourangeau1, Mae E Squires, Walter Wodchis
1Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, M4M 2Y7, Canada. ann.tourangeau@utoronto.ca
Disability and Rehabilitation
|May 8, 2010
Summary
Slow stream rehabilitation, a less intensive approach, successfully helped most stroke survivors in Ontario complex continuing care (CCC) settings transition to independent living. Patient satisfaction with care can be improved.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Stroke recovery often requires prolonged care in complex continuing care (CCC) settings.
- The intensity and pacing of rehabilitation can significantly impact patient outcomes and transitions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe outcomes for stroke patients receiving slow stream rehabilitation (approximately 5 hours weekly) in Ontario CCC settings.
- To evaluate patient satisfaction, discharge location, and length of stay in chronic healthcare settings.
Main Methods:
- A 2006-2007 study of 81 post-acute stroke patients in six Ontario CCC facilities.
- Utilized primary and secondary data sources to assess clinical characteristics and outcomes.
- Employed descriptive statistics and tests of difference to analyze facility-level variations.
Main Results:
- The study population (N=81) had a mean age of 74 years, with 59% females.
- Nearly half of patients were discharged to independent or semi-independent living.
- Mean length of stay was 112.8 days, with average patient satisfaction at 71/100.
Conclusions:
- Less intensive, slower-paced rehabilitation facilitated successful transitions for most stroke survivors.
- Opportunities identified to enhance patient satisfaction with rehabilitation care.
- Significant outcome variations observed across different healthcare facilities.
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