title: Design problems in research on rehabilitation after brain damage.
abstract: This paper is based on a report to the Committee on Coordination of Research into Rehabilitation after Closed Head Injury and Stroke, sponsored by the Medical Research Council (MRC). A review is presented of some of the most important factors to be considered in rehabilitation studies, drawing attention to some of the more common pitfalls.
mesh_terms: D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D012107:Research Design