Occupational therapy for complex inpatients with stroke: identification of occupational needs in post-acute rehabilitation setting

Abstract

Despite small sample size, this study described patterns of occupational needs in complex inpatients with stroke. These results will be implemented in client-centered rehabilitation programs to be tested in a phase-two trial. [NCT02173197] Implications for Rehabilitation Priority occupational needs of complex inpatients with stroke during rehabilitation are focused on self-care area. Productivity and leisure problems also arise in early post-acute phase. Client-centered rehabilitation programs should firstly address self-care needs and, later on, they should also focus on the recovery of family and social roles.