Document Type

Thesis - University Access Only

Award Date

1996

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department / School

Graduate Nursing

Abstract

The extent to which individuals who have experienced a cerebral vascular accident maintain functional ability after rehabilitation is an important clinical outcome criterion. A study was conducted to examine levels of functional ability upon admission, at discharge, and at one month and six months after discharge from an acute rehabilitation facility. A retrospective chart review that used the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) scores identified 55 individuals with complete scores. Etiological, internal and external factors were analyzed for their relationship to functional ability at six months after discharge. Results indicated that function at six months after rehabilitation for cerebral vascular accident was highly correlated with function at discharge and function at one month after discharge from rehabilitation. Function at six months after discharge from rehabilitation showed a significant negative correlation with the time interval between the cerebral vascular event and admission to rehabilitation. Function at six months after discharge from rehabilitation also showed a negative correlation with age and extended care facility location at six months after discharge.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Cerebrovascular disease -- Patients -- Rehabilitation Outcome assessment (Medical care)

Format

application/pdf

Number of Pages

110

Publisher

South Dakota State University

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