title: Day hospital and stroke patients.
abstract: Geriatric day hospitals are commonly used in the rehabilitation of stroke. However, there is little objective evidence about its effect for this condition. The potential advantages and disadvantages are finely balanced and further research, including cost-effectiveness analysis, is needed to define more clearly the role of this expensive facility.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine for the Elderly, St Luke's Hospital, Bradford.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Forster
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Young
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003631:Day Care, Medical / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D005190:Family; D006801:Humans; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D010348:Patient Care Team; D012944:Social Support; D014187:Transportation of Patients; D006113:United Kingdom