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  • Title: An activities index for use with stroke patients.
    Author: Holbrook M, Skilbeck CE.
    Journal: Age Ageing; 1983 May; 12(2):166-70. PubMed ID: 6869117.
    Abstract:
    Scales of 'Activities of Daily Living' measure only a patient's ability for self-care. There is no brief scale to measure lifestyle, although this would be useful in determining rehabilitation goals. This paper describes such a scale, developed for use with stroke patients. The data obtained relate to pre-morbid and post-stroke levels of activities. Factor analysis indicates three major factors (domestic chores, leisure/work, outdoor activities). Two of these factors are sex-linked, as predicted. Some evidence is noted of the sensitivity of the index to severity of stroke.
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