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ArticleJournal of Korean medical science2018

The Effect of Inter-Departmental Stroke Meetings on Rehabilitation in a Comprehensive Cerebrovascular Center.

Kyu Ho Lee, Min Kyun Sohn, Hye Seon Jeong, Hee Jung Song, Jei Kim, Hyon Jo Kwon, Hyeon Song Koh, Sungju Jee

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Article in Journal of Korean medical science, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Kyu Ho LeeDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Daejeon-Chungnam Regional Cerebrovascular Center, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0136-8101
Min Kyun SohnDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Daejeon-Chungnam Regional Cerebrovascular Center, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2548-545X
Hye Seon JeongDepartment of Neurology, Daejeon-Chungnam Regional Cerebrovascular Center, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2031-5662
Hee Jung SongDepartment of Neurology, Daejeon-Chungnam Regional Cerebrovascular Center, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9572-4105
Jei KimDepartment of Neurology, Daejeon-Chungnam Regional Cerebrovascular Center, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0718-9251
Hyon Jo KwonDepartment of Neurosurgery, Daejeon-Chungnam Regional Cerebrovascular Center, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1077-2461
Hyeon Song KohDepartment of Neurosurgery, Daejeon-Chungnam Regional Cerebrovascular Center, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2659-5535
Sungju JeeDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Daejeon-Chungnam Regional Cerebrovascular Center, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, Korea. drjeesungju@cnuh.co.kr.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9400-9609
Chungnam National University Hospital · KR

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Abstract

backgroundStroke is the number one cause of adulthood disability in Korea. Rehabilitation after stroke can minimize functional disability, enhance recovery toward independence, and optimize community reintegration. The inter-departmental stroke meeting (IDSM) is a potential method to improve rehabilitation outcomes in patients with stroke. We aimed to analyze the effect of IDSM on rehabilitation after acute ischemic stroke management.

methodsMedical records of 753 patients with acute ischemic stroke admitted to the neurology department of our medical center between January and December 2014 were reviewed retrospectively. In May 2014, weekly IDSMs were initiated. All physicians responsible for the patient's care reviewed patient treatment, methods of secondary prevention, and future rehabilitation plans.

resultsThe transfer rate significantly increased after initiation of IDSM (phase 2, 3) and the length of stay (LOS) before transfer to the rehabilitation department decreased significantly from 9.68 ± 8.50 days to 5.75 ± 2.12 days. There was a reduction in the total LOS from 52 ± 28.57 days to 35 ± 27.21 days after IDSMs were introduced. In non-transferred patients also, the total LOS reduced significantly. The transfer rate increased significantly and the LOS before transfer to the rehabilitation department decreased significantly after implementation of IDSM in a subgroup of patients with moderate to severe stroke.

conclusionThe introduction of IDSM was significantly correlated with improvements in transfer rates and reduction of LOS in hospital. This finding shows that IDSMs are an important intervention to improve therapeutic progress and outcomes for patients with stroke.

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Stroke RehabilitationAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedRehabilitation CentersRetrospective StudiesSeverity of Illness IndexStrokeTertiary Care CentersTreatment OutcomeCerebrovascular DiseaseCommunicationRehabilitationStroke

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