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This trial has been rated according to reported aspects of its internal validity and interpretability. To make decisions about the application of the trial to clinical practice it is necessary to obtain and read the full article.

Medical complications during stroke rehabilitation.
L. Kalra, G. Yu, K. Wilson and P. Roots (1995)

Journal Title: Stroke; a Journal of Cerebral Circulation
Volume 26; Issue 6 (Jun); Pages 990-4

Method: Randomised controlled trial
Internal Validity Score: 3/8		Statistical Reporting Score: 2/2
• Random allocation: Yes		• Between-group comparisons: Yes
• Concealed allocation: No		• Point estimates and variability: Yes
• Baseline comparability: Yes
• Blind assessors: No
• Blind subjects: No
• Blind therapists: No
• Adequate follow-up: Yes
• Intention-to-treat analysis: No

Eligibility Criteria Specified: No

Rating Status: This rating has been confirmed.

Abstract Summary

Intervention:	Stroke unit characterised by established protocols for prevention, early diagnosis, and management of complications
Comparison:	General medical ward
Population:	Stroke. N=245.
Main outcomes:	Rate of medical complications during stroke rehabilitation
Main results:	The frequency of reported complications was similar in both settings. Although depression equally reported in both settings, those on the stroke unit were more likely to be treated than those in general wards (67% versus 36%; p < .05).

This abstract can be viewed at: stroke.ahajournals.org/content/26/6/990.full

This abstract summary has been prepared by the OTseeker team and may not fully represent the original abstract. It is recommended that readers obtain the original abstract or report to confirm the content.

Abstracts and full text from this journal may be available from the Stroke website: stroke.ahajournals.org

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