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Alive, able and at home: Stroke unit care offers better outcomes than alternatives

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  • Website: Evidently Cochrane
  • Resource type: Blog

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People cared for in stroke units may have a better recovery than those in general hospital wards, even years after their stroke. More research about how stroke units benefit patients will help to improve stroke care.

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stroke recovery, stroke rehabilitation, coordinated care, multi-disciplinary team, physiotherapist, speech therapist, social worker, rehabilitation

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Rated on: 5/8/2015 2:05:53 PM

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