[There is evidence for good effect of rehabilitation after stroke. A literature review based on WHO's classification system ICF].
A literature review on the subject of rehabilitation of stroke patients is presented based on WHOs classification system ICF. Studies are presented regarding body function, activity, participation and environment, since the consequences of a stroke for the person effects different areas, indicating a need for rehabilitative efforts. Evidence based medicine has been used when available.
Sunnerhagen
Katharina Stibrant
KS
Sahlgrenska Universitetssjukhuset, institutionen för klinisk neurovetenskap, Sahlgrenska akademin, Göteborgs universitet. ks.sunnerhagen@neuro.gu.se
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D003142:Communication; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011379:Prognosis; D012046:Rehabilitation / Q000145:classification* / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational; D020521:Stroke / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis; D000071939:Stroke Rehabilitation; D014944:World Health Organization