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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Hass, U
• Persson, J
• Brodin, H
• Fredén-Karlsson, I
• Olsson, J E
• Berg, I

Titel

Assessment of rehabilitation technologies in stroke. Outcomes and costs

Ist Teil von

• International journal of technology assessment in health care, 1995, Vol.11 (2), p.245-261

Ort / Verlag

England

Erscheinungsjahr

1995

Quelle

MEDLINE

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• Initial functional ability (Barthel Index, mean 57) was found to be an important predictor of functional ability 1 year after stroke (mean 80) and for costs during the period. On average the total cost for a stroke patient was about SEK 200,000; the main expense, accommodation, averaged about SEK 140,000, while assistive devices amounted to SEK 2,600. Those who use assistive devices, although having achieved a high functional ability, perceive and rate their life situation (Nottingham Health Profile) considerably more impaired than those without assistive devices.