Factors associated with met and unmet rehabilitation needs after stroke: A multicentre cohort study in Denmark and Norway
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https://doi.org/10.2340/16501977-2828Keywords:
stroke, rehabilitation, unmet needs, rehabilitation pathwaysAbstract
Objectives: To examine patient-reported needs for care and rehabilitation in a cohort following different subacute pathways of rehabilitation, and to explore factors underpinning met and unmet needs. Design: Observational multicentre cohort study. Patients and methods: A total of 318 Norwegian and 155 Danish patients with first-ever stroke were included. Participants answered questions from the Norwegian Stroke Registry about perceived met, unmet or lack of need for help and training during the first 3 months post stroke. The term ?training? in this context was used for all rehabilitative therapy offered by physiotherapists, occupational or speech therapists. The term ?help? was used for care and support in daily activities provided by nurses or health assistants. Results: Need for training: 15% reported unmet need, 52% reported met need, and 33% reported no need. Need for help: 10% reported unmet need, 58% reported met, and 31% reported no need. Participants from both Norway and Denmark had similar patterns of unmet/met need for help or training. Unmet need for training was associated with lower functioning, (odds ratio (OR)?=?0.32, p?<?0.05) and more anxiety (OR?=?0.36, p?<?0.05). Patients reporting unmet needs for help more often lived alone (OR?=?0.40, p?<?0.05) and were more often depressed (OR?=?0.31, p?<?0.05). Conclusion: Similar levels of met and unmet needs for training and help at 3 months after stroke were reported despite differences in the organization of the rehabilitation services. Functioning and psychological factors were associated with unmet rehabilitation needs.Downloads
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