Choosing rehabilitation care after an acute stroke: what matters to patients
Factors and Preferences in Patient Selection of Rehabilitation Care Following Acute Stroke
This project asks people who recently had an acute stroke about their health and preferences to see if certain factors influence which rehabilitation option they choose.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Trial ID | NCT07089095 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This is a cross-sectional, predictive correlational study using purposive sampling of patients who survived an acute stroke and are admitted to the general ward at National Taiwan University Hospital in Taipei. Researchers collect clinical measures (NIHSS, Barthel Index, Modified Rankin Scale) and responses to a questionnaire about factors and preferences in selecting post-acute rehabilitation care. Statistical analyses seek correlations and predictive relationships between clinical status, patient characteristics, and chosen rehabilitation settings. The aim is to inform clinicians and discharge planners so they can better incorporate patient preferences into rehabilitation arrangements.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults aged 18 or older diagnosed with an acute stroke within two weeks (first or second stroke), medically stable, able to communicate in Chinese or Taiwanese, not living in rehabilitation wards, and with a Modified Rankin Scale score below 5 are eligible.
Not a fit: Patients with very severe disability (mRS 5), unstable vital signs, those already in rehabilitation wards or receiving palliative care, recurrent admissions for the study, or who cannot communicate in Chinese or Taiwanese are unlikely to benefit or be eligible.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could help clinicians match rehabilitation options to patients' preferences and needs, improving patient-centered discharge planning and satisfaction.
How similar studies have performed: Previous observational studies have identified clinical and social factors that influence post-stroke rehabilitation choices, though findings vary by healthcare system and local context.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age≧18 years old. * Patients with stroke (International Classification of Disease, ICD 10th edition I60-I68, G45-G46) diagnosed by physicians within 2 weeks after the onset of stroke, including the first and second strokes. Exclusion Criteria: * Those with a score of 5 on the Modified Rankin Scale (mRS). * Those who have been accepted as research subjects have been admitted to hospital again for stroke. * People living in rehabilitation wards. * Those with unstable vital signs. * Those receiving palliative care or care. * Patients or family members who cannot communicate in Chinese or Taiwanese.
Where this trial is running
Taipei
- National Taiwan University Hospital — Taipei, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Li Ying-Ru, University
- Email: tracy109488@gmail.com
- Phone: 02-23123456
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.