Abstract
Materials and methods This was a cross-sectional study of 91 stroke patients; mean age 58.9±10.6 years, 79% male, median stroke duration 13 months who have completed intensive individual rehabilitation at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre in the years 2010 and 2011. Rehabilitation outcome was measured with the use of standardised tools; Rivermead Mobility Scale (RMI), Berg’s Balance Scale (BBS), Sit to Stand Test (STS) for lower limb strength and Timed 10 metre walk test for walking speed. Post-rehabilitation disability level and quality of life were also assessed on a Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) and Euro-Qol 5 Dimensions-Visual analogue Scale (EQ5D-VAS), respectively. All data were analysed descriptively using SPSS version 18.
Highlights
There is limited research data on post-rehabilitation function and quality of life despite the increasing role of rehabilitation in the care of stroke patients in Malaysia
Outcome data is important in evaluating the effectiveness of stroke rehabilitation services in the country
The EQ5D-VAS mean score was 71.5±17 and mean walking speed at the completion of intensive rehabilitation was 49.4±28.3 m/min; less 22 m/min when compared with the optimum walking speed required for safe road crossing
Summary
Function and quality of life following stroke rehabilitation: have our stroke patients gained optimum recovery?. Nor Azlin Mohd Nordin1,2*, Noor Azah Aziz, Saperi Sulong, Syed Mohamed Aljunid. From 6th Postgraduate Forum on Health Systems and Policies Melaka, Malaysia. From 6th Postgraduate Forum on Health Systems and Policies Melaka, Malaysia. 21-22 May 2012
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