title: Stroke rehabilitation. 4. Stroke outcome and psychosocial consequences.
abstract: This self-directed learning module highlights recent research in assessment of stroke outcomes and management of the psychosocial consequences of stroke. It is a part of the chapter on stroke rehabilitation in the Self-Directed Physiatric Education Program for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation. This article discusses predictive factors for mortality and functional recovery; proposed case mix adjustment and prospective payment systems for stroke rehabilitation; continuum of care and utilization of acute, nursing home, outpatient and home health rehabilitation programs; reintegration and socialization after stroke; vocational rehabilitation of stroke patients; and management of the psychosocial effects of stroke on patients and families.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000191:economics / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D003953:Diagnosis-Related Groups; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010351:Patient Discharge; D010810:Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine / Q000193:education; D011445:Prospective Payment System; D012917:Social Adjustment; D016896:Treatment Outcome