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An Algorithm Integrating a Short Form of the Functional Autonomy Measurement System to Predict Discharge Destination

Hélène Corriveau1,2, Carol L Richards3,4, Lise Trottier2

  • 1From the: School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada.

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A new short form of the Functional Autonomy Measurement System (SMAF), the SF-SMAF, accurately measures post-stroke functional capacity. This tool, combined with other factors, helps predict patient discharge destinations for better care planning.

Keywords:
Functional Autonomy Measurement System (SMAF)acute caredischargeprediction algorithmsstroke.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Stroke rehabilitation requires accurate assessment of functional capacity.
  • Discharge destination planning is crucial for post-acute stroke care.
  • The full Functional Autonomy Measurement System (SMAF) is comprehensive but lengthy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a short form of the SMAF (SF-SMAF) for acute post-stroke care.
  • To identify predictors influencing discharge destination decisions for stroke patients.
  • To create an algorithm integrating SF-SMAF and other factors to guide discharge planning.

Main Methods:

  • Multisite prospective cohort study of 200 post-stroke patients.
  • Assessment using the SMAF within 8 days of stroke onset.
  • Linear and logistic regressions to develop the SF-SMAF and predictive algorithm.

Main Results:

  • The SF-SMAF, comprising "washing," "walking inside," "judgment," and "budgeting," strongly correlates with the full SMAF (R² = 0.94).
  • The SF-SMAF alone predicts 71% of discharge destinations.
  • An algorithm incorporating SF-SMAF, home obstacles, caregiver support, and communication ability predicts 82% of discharge destinations.

Conclusions:

  • The SF-SMAF provides a reliable measure of functional capacity in the acute post-stroke phase.
  • The developed algorithm offers a promising tool for guiding clinical discharge planning.
  • Further validation is recommended before widespread clinical implementation of the SF-SMAF and algorithm.