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  • Title: A systematic review of studies reporting multivariable models to predict functional outcomes after post-stroke inpatient rehabilitation.
    Author: Meyer MJ, Pereira S, McClure A, Teasell R, Thind A, Koval J, Richardson M, Speechley M.
    Journal: Disabil Rehabil; 2015; 37(15):1316-23. PubMed ID: 25250807.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: This systematic review summarizes the utility of variables available at acute discharge after stroke for predicting functional independence at discharge from inpatient rehabilitation. METHODS: A systematic review of four electronic databases (Medline, EMBASE, PsycINFO and CINAHL) was conducted to identify studies reporting multivariable models predicting post-rehabilitation Barthel Index (BI) or Functional Independence Measure (FIM®) scores. In studies meeting inclusion criteria, the frequency with which candidate predictors were found statistically significant was calculated and summarized. RESULTS: A total of 3260 articles were screened, of which 27 were included and 63 multivariable models of discharge BI or FIM® were reported. In all, 126 candidate predictors of BI or FIM® were explored. Variables found to be significant most frequently included admission functional level (BI or FIM®), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), dysphasia, impulsivity, neglect, previous stroke, and age. CONCLUSIONS: Only a selected group of variables have repeatedly proven to be significant predictors of functional ability after post-stroke inpatient rehabilitation. [Box: see text].
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