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[Hospitalization of the elderly for stroke rehabilitation]
D Gottlieb1, M Kipnis, E Sister
1Neurogeriatric Dept., Beit Rivka, Geriatric Hospital, Petah Tikva.
Harefuah
|February 14, 1998
Abstract:
This is descriptive, longitudinal study of 400 elderly patients admitted for stroke rehabilitation to a geriatric department dedicated to this purpose. We present the demographic, medical, and impairment and disability characteristics on admission, and the outcome of rehabilitation. Mean stay was 54 days and 2/3 became independent and returned home. Functional score on admission was the best predictor of outcome, but age and social support were also significant.