title: A Synthesis of Peer-Reviewed Literature on Team-Coordinated and Delivered Early Supported Discharge After Stroke.
abstract: This review aimed to summarize data from peer-reviewed studies of team-coordinated and delivered early supported discharge (ESD) for postacute, poststroke rehabilitation. A systematic review was performed in Medline, Embase, and CINAHL for appropriate studies. Information on program details and patient cohorts was synthesized. All programs sought patients with mild-to-moderate functional impairment and minimal cognitive impairment (often based on Barthel Index and Mini-Mental State Examination scores, respectively). All also included at least one subjective admission criterion related to rehabilitation suitability or the suitability of the home environment. Based on the identified studies, ESD programs can assume that 15% of patients screened for ESD will be eligible and care should be provided for 4 to 5 weeks postdischarge. Although the benefits of team-coordinated and delivered ESD poststroke have been well-documented, this review may be helpful for clinicians, administrators, and policy makers looking to establish or refine an ESD program for stroke.
authors.affiliation: 1Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics,Western University London,Ontario.
authors.forename: Matthew J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Meyer
authors.affiliation: 3Aging,Rehabilitation and Geriatric Care Research Centre,Lawson London,Ontario.
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Teasell
authors.affiliation: 1Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics,Western University London,Ontario.
authors.forename: Amardeep
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Thind
authors.affiliation: 1Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics,Western University London,Ontario.
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Koval
authors.affiliation: 1Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics,Western University London,Ontario.
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Speechley
mesh_terms: D016206:Databases, Bibliographic / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D018575:Home Care Services, Hospital-Based; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D020521:Stroke / Q000628:therapy*; D000071939:Stroke Rehabilitation
keywords: Early supported discharge; health services research; stroke