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Tscherner, M; Elbischger, J; Hatab, I; Berger, N; Haidegger, M; Fandler-Höfler, S; Pichler, A; Heine, M; Jagiello, J; Koller, H; Lilek, S; Veeranki, S; Enzinger, C; Gattringer, T; Kneihsl, M.
Avoiding Gaps After Stroke Unit Care: Impact of Direct Transition to Inpatient Neurorehabilitation on Post-stroke Outcomes.
Int J Stroke. 2025; 17474930251384049 Doi: 10.1177/17474930251384049
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Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz:

Berger Natalie

Elbischger Julian

Enzinger Christian

Fandler-Höfler Simon

Gattringer Thomas

Haidegger Melanie

Hatab Isra

Kneihsl Markus

Pichler Alexander

Tscherner Maria

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INTRODUCTION: Early initiation of neurorehabilitation (NR) at the stroke unit is recommended and has been associated with improved outcomes. However, ensuring a direct, uninterrupted transition to subsequent inpatient NR remains challenging in clinical practice. This study investigates whether direct transfer to inpatient NR is associated with functional recovery at 3-month post-stroke. METHODS: This study is based on prospectively collected registry data of all stroke patients discharged with functional dependence (modified Rankin Scale [mRS] 3-5) from five stroke units in Styria, Austria, between 2012 and 2023. All patients received standardized inpatient NR, either immediately after acute stroke care or-due to limited NR bed availability-following interim care on a general neurological ward without specialized rehabilitation. The primary outcome was a ≥1-point mRS improvement from discharge to the 3-month follow-up. Outcome predictors were analyzed using univariable and multivariable methods. RESULTS: Of 2,497 included patients (median age: 74 years; 44.7% female), 740 (29.6%) were directly transferred to NR after stroke unit care, while 1,757 patients (70.4%) were not, with a median delay to NR of 8 days. Improvement in mRS during follow-up was observed in 1,665 patients (66.7%). In multivariable analysis, direct transfer to NR was independently associated with mRS improvement (adjusted odds ratio 1.57, 95% CI 1.25-1.94) as were younger age, male sex, absence of prior stroke, and lower NIHSS score at discharge. CONCLUSIONS: Direct transition from the stroke unit to inpatient NR is associated with a greater likelihood of functional improvement at 3 months post-stroke. These findings support the value of implementing continuous post-stroke rehabilitation pathways.

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