title: Describing patterns of recovery as a basis for evaluating progress.
abstract: Collecting descriptive data on patterns of recovery from a disabling condition could provide a baseline for assessing treatment methods and for monitoring the progress of individual patients. An illustrative study of patients recovering from stroke is presented and the strengths and weaknesses of such studies are discussed.
authors.affiliation: King's College London.
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Partridge
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D012015:Reference Standards; D012016:Reference Values; D013673:Technology Assessment, Biomedical; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D006113:United Kingdom