Rehabilitation of the Old, Old Stroke Patient

Issue title: Geriatric Rehabilitation

Guest editors: Richard SalcidoIssue Editor

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Stewart, Deborah G. | Cifu, David X.

Affiliations: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

Abstract: Geriatric rehabilitation is an ever increasing part of the general physiatrist practice. Stroke rehabilitation will continue to make up a large part of that practice. Rehabilitation decreases institutionalization thereby decreasing long run costs. Stroke rehabilitation also improves quality of life and lengthens life. The management of these patients requires expert physiatric care. The most effective and least costly treatment option is still to be determined.

Keywords: Stroke rehabilitation, rehabilitation, cerebral vascular accident, geriatric assessment unit

DOI: 10.3233/BMR-1994-4211

Journal: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 135-140, 1994