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1 to 1 of 1 Research Studies DisplayedHong I, Karmarker A, Chan W
Discharge patterns for ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patients going from acute care hospitals to inpatient and skilled nursing rehabilitation.
Investigators explored variation in acute care use of inpatient rehabilitation facilities and skilled nursing facilities rehabilitation after ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. They found demographic and clinical differences among stroke patients admitted for post-acute rehabilitation at inpatient rehabilitation facilities and skilled nursing facilities settings. Additionally, examination of variation in ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke discharges suggests acute facility-level differences and indicates a need for careful consideration of patient and facility factors when comparing the effectiveness of inpatient rehabilitation facilities and skilled nursing facilities rehabilitation.
AHRQ-funded; HS022134; HS024711.
Citation: Hong I, Karmarker A, Chan W .
Discharge patterns for ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patients going from acute care hospitals to inpatient and skilled nursing rehabilitation.
Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2018 Sep;97(9):636-45. doi: 10.1097/phm.0000000000000932..
Keywords: Transitions of Care, Hospital Discharge, Stroke, Cardiovascular Conditions, Nursing Homes, Rehabilitation