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. 2010 May 12;2010(5):CD005066. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD005066.pub2

Comparison 1.

Stroke liaison workers versus usual care: intervention type

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 Subjective health status 14 3112 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.03 [‐0.11, 0.04]
1.1 Proactive and structured 4 1033 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.05 [‐0.17, 0.07]
1.2 Reactive and flexible 5 1085 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.03 [‐0.09, 0.15]
1.3 Proactive and focused 5 994 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.09 [‐0.22, 0.04]
2 Extended activities of daily living 15 3051 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.05 [‐0.02, 0.12]
2.1 Proactive and structured 4 1048 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.09 [‐0.03, 0.21]
2.2 Reactive and flexible 6 1254 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.07 [‐0.04, 0.18]
2.3 Proactive and focused 5 749 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.03 [‐0.18, 0.11]
3 Death 16 3891 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.88 [0.72, 1.08]
3.1 Proactive and structured 3 952 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.14 [0.66, 1.95]
3.2 Reactive and flexible 7 1820 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.84 [0.66, 1.08]
3.3 Proactive and focused 6 1119 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.87 [0.55, 1.36]
4 Place of residence 6 983 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.82 [0.48, 1.38]
4.1 Proactive and structured 1 240 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.0 [0.34, 2.94]
4.2 Reactive and flexible 2 275 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.92 [0.34, 2.47]
4.3 Proactive and focused 3 468 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.69 [0.32, 1.47]
5 Activities of daily living 15 3221 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.01 [‐0.08, 0.06]
5.1 Proactive and structured 3 904 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.07 [‐0.06, 0.20]
5.2 Reactive and flexible 7 1474 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.04 [‐0.15, 0.06]
5.3 Proactive and focused 5 843 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.04 [‐0.18, 0.10]
6 Dependence 4 1468 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.03 [‐0.07, 0.14]
6.1 Proactive and structured 2 728 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.00 [‐0.15, 0.14]
6.2 Reactive and flexible 2 740 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.07 [‐0.07, 0.21]
7 Dependence (defined as Barthel less than or equal to 19) 13 2817 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.89 [0.75, 1.05]
7.1 Proactive and structured 3 820 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.72 [0.52, 1.01]
7.2 Reactive and flexible 6 1278 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.96 [0.74, 1.23]
7.3 Proactive and focused 4 719 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.94 [0.69, 1.29]
8 Mental health: generic 15 3081 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.01 [‐0.08, 0.07]
8.1 Proactive and structured 3 856 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.02 [‐0.12, 0.15]
8.2 Reactive and flexible 6 1201 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.04 [‐0.07, 0.16]
8.3 Proactive and focused 6 1024 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.09 [‐0.21, 0.04]
9 Mental health: depression 15 2743 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.04 [‐0.12, 0.04]
9.1 Proactive and structured 3 716 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.13 [‐0.28, 0.02]
9.2 Reactive and flexible 6 1104 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.05 [‐0.07, 0.17]
9.3 Proactive and focused 6 923 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.08 [‐0.21, 0.05]
10 Mental health: anxiety 5 1200 Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.20 [‐0.66, 0.26]
10.1 Proactive and structured 1 459 Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.38 [‐1.18, 0.42]
10.2 Reactive and flexible 4 741 Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.11 [‐0.67, 0.45]
11 Participation 4 860 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.04 [‐0.17, 0.10]
11.1 Reactive and flexible 4 860 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.04 [‐0.17, 0.10]
12 Caregiver subjective health status 15 1775 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.04 [‐0.05, 0.14]
12.1 Proactive and structured 4 645 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.06 [‐0.10, 0.21]
12.2 Reactive and flexible 7 776 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.03 [‐0.12, 0.17]
12.3 Proactive and focused 4 354 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.05 [‐0.17, 0.27]
13 Caregiver extended activities of daily living 5 752 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.13 [‐0.28, 0.01]
13.1 Proactive and structured 2 251 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.10 [‐0.35, 0.15]
13.2 Reactive and flexible 3 501 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.15 [‐0.32, 0.03]
14 Caregiver mental health 13 1629 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.02 [‐0.12, 0.08]
14.1 Proactive and structured 3 521 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.02 [‐0.15, 0.20]
14.2 Reactive and flexible 6 767 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.08 [‐0.22, 0.07]
14.3 Proactive and focused 4 341 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.04 [‐0.18, 0.26]
15 'I have been treated with kindness and respect': patient 6 1558 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.53 [0.28, 1.00]
15.1 Proactive and structured 1 483 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.29 [0.08, 1.10]
15.2 Reactive and flexible 2 536 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.63 [0.28, 1.45]
15.3 Proactive and focused 3 539 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.72 [0.16, 3.20]
16 'The staff attended well to my personal needs': patient 6 1555 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.76 [0.47, 1.24]
16.1 Proactive and structured 1 483 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.32 [0.10, 1.02]
16.2 Reactive and flexible 2 533 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.93 [0.46, 1.86]
16.3 Proactive and focused 3 539 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.01 [0.40, 2.52]
17 'I was able to talk to the staff about any problems': patient 6 1547 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.72 [0.51, 1.02]
17.1 Proactive and structured 1 478 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.60 [0.33, 1.09]
17.2 Reactive and flexible 2 530 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.69 [0.40, 1.19]
17.3 Proactive and focused 3 539 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.97 [0.50, 1.87]
18 'I received all the information I want about the causes and nature of my disease': patient 8 1914 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.02 [0.81, 1.30]
18.1 Proactive and structured 1 482 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.73 [0.46, 1.17]
18.2 Reactive and flexible 4 893 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.21 [0.87, 1.68]
18.3 Proactive and focused 3 539 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.00 [0.59, 1.69]
19 'The staff have done everything to make me well': patient 6 1552 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.88 [0.54, 1.44]
19.1 Proactive and structured 1 483 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.59 [0.24, 1.47]
19.2 Reactive and flexible 2 531 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.94 [0.42, 2.07]
19.3 Proactive and focused 3 538 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.19 [0.49, 2.87]
20 'I am happy with my recovery': patient 6 1557 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.89 [0.67, 1.18]
20.1 Proactive and structured 1 483 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.02 [0.57, 1.85]
20.2 Reactive and flexible 2 536 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.63 [0.40, 0.98]
20.3 Proactive and focused 3 538 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.18 [0.75, 1.86]
21 'I am satisfied with the type of treatment I have received': patient 5 1226 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.01 [0.70, 1.47]
21.1 Proactive and structured 1 408 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.95 [0.52, 1.73]
21.2 Reactive and flexible 2 472 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.00 [0.54, 1.88]
21.3 Proactive and focused 2 346 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.12 [0.55, 2.32]
22 'I was given all the information I needed about allowances': patient 8 1724 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.04 [0.82, 1.31]
22.1 Proactive and structured 1 435 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.01 [0.68, 1.48]
22.2 Reactive and flexible 4 766 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.13 [0.79, 1.62]
22.3 Proactive and focused 3 523 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.92 [0.56, 1.52]
23 'Things were well prepared for my return home': patient 5 1223 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.94 [0.70, 1.28]
23.1 Proactive and structured 1 387 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.88 [0.57, 1.35]
23.2 Reactive and flexible 2 500 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.90 [0.52, 1.55]
23.3 Proactive and focused 2 336 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.20 [0.62, 2.30]
24 'I get all the services I need': patient 6 1256 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.01 [0.75, 1.36]
24.1 Proactive and structured 1 334 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.84 [0.54, 1.31]
24.2 Reactive and flexible 3 591 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.30 [0.80, 2.10]
24.3 Proactive and focused 2 331 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.94 [0.45, 1.96]
25 'I am satisfied with outpatient services': patient 5 1244 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.73 [0.49, 1.06]
25.1 Proactive and structured 1 463 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.63 [0.37, 1.09]
25.2 Reactive and flexible 1 254 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.41 [0.55, 3.63]
25.3 Proactive and focused 3 527 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.64 [0.33, 1.25]
26 'I am satisfied with the practical help I have received': patient 2 655 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.92 [0.62, 1.34]
26.1 Proactive and structured 1 403 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.73 [0.47, 1.14]
26.2 Reactive and flexible 1 252 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.87 [0.82, 4.22]
27 'I have had enough information about recovery: patient 4 1089 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.20 [0.91, 1.57]
27.1 Proactive and structured 1 476 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.96 [0.65, 1.44]
27.2 Reactive and flexible 3 613 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.45 [1.00, 2.09]
28 'Someone has really listened': patient 3 905 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.58 [1.14, 2.19]
28.1 Proactive and structured 1 470 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.12 [0.72, 1.75]
28.2 Reactive and flexible 2 435 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.36 [1.45, 3.83]
29 'I have had enough emotional support': patient 6 1363 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.12 [0.82, 1.51]
29.1 Proactive and structured 1 471 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.80 [0.52, 1.23]
29.2 Reactive and flexible 2 363 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.01 [0.95, 4.25]
29.3 Proactive and focused 3 529 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.40 [0.81, 2.40]
30 'I know who to contact': patient 4 1112 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.08 [0.78, 1.50]
30.1 Proactive and structured 1 469 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.75 [0.49, 1.16]
30.2 Reactive and flexible 2 451 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.65 [0.96, 2.86]
30.3 Proactive and focused 1 192 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 3.0 [0.59, 15.25]
31 'I have not felt neglected': patient 3 923 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.89 [0.62, 1.26]
31.1 Proactive and structured 1 473 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.84 [0.53, 1.33]
31.2 Reactive and flexible 2 450 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.95 [0.55, 1.63]
32 'The patient has been treated with kindness and respect': carer 4 725 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.89 [0.46, 1.74]
32.1 Reactive and flexible 2 460 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.08 [0.51, 2.27]
32.2 Proactive and focused 2 265 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.39 [0.07, 2.31]
33 'The staff have attended to my needs': carer 4 720 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.05 [0.66, 1.69]
33.1 Reactive and flexible 2 459 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.45 [0.82, 2.56]
33.2 Proactive and focused 2 261 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.45 [0.16, 1.22]
34 'I received all the information I needed about the nature and causes of the patient's illness': carer 3 459 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.72 [1.04, 2.85]
34.1 Reactive and flexible 3 459 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.72 [1.04, 2.85]
35 'The staff have done everything to make the patient well': carer 4 720 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.05 [0.58, 1.91]
35.1 Reactive and flexible 2 455 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.22 [0.60, 2.47]
35.2 Proactive and focused 2 265 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.72 [0.22, 2.34]
36 'I am satisfied with the type of treatment the patient received': carer 2 429 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.24 [0.74, 2.07]
36.1 Reactive and flexible 2 429 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.24 [0.74, 2.07]
37 'They have had enough therapy': carer 2 437 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.31 [0.89, 1.93]
37.1 Reactive and flexible 2 437 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.31 [0.89, 1.93]
38 'I was given enough information about allowances available': carer 6 891 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.26 [0.92, 1.71]
38.1 Reactive and flexible 4 628 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.45 [1.01, 2.10]
38.2 Proactive and focused 2 263 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.89 [0.50, 1.57]
39 'Things were well prepared for their return home': carer 4 682 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.01 [0.69, 1.47]
39.1 Reactive and flexible 2 424 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.11 [0.69, 1.77]
39.2 Proactive and focused 2 258 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.85 [0.45, 1.61]
40 'I get all the support I need from services': carer 5 717 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.99 [0.70, 1.41]
40.1 Reactive and flexible 3 466 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.10 [0.71, 1.69]
40.2 Proactive and focused 2 251 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.81 [0.43, 1.51]
41 'I have received enough practical help': carer 2 305 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.49 [0.78, 2.85]
41.1 Reactive and flexible 2 305 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.49 [0.78, 2.85]
42 'I have received enough information about recovery and rehabilitation': carer 3 457 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.98 [1.25, 3.14]
42.1 Reactive and flexible 3 457 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.98 [1.25, 3.14]
43 'Someone has really listened': carer 2 300 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.56 [1.52, 4.31]
43.1 Reactive and flexible 2 300 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.56 [1.52, 4.31]
44 'I have not felt neglected': carer 2 306 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.62 [1.44, 4.77]
44.1 Reactive and flexible 2 306 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.62 [1.44, 4.77]
45 'I have received enough emotional support': carer 4 519 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.23 [0.81, 1.87]
45.1 Reactive and flexible 2 259 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.98 [1.01, 3.88]
45.2 Proactive and focused 2 260 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.90 [0.52, 1.54]
46 'I have received enough special equipment': carer 2 250 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.82 [0.91, 3.64]
46.1 Reactive and flexible 2 250 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.82 [0.91, 3.64]
47 'I know who to contact': carer 2 305 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.24 [0.69, 2.20]
47.1 Reactive and flexible 2 305 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.24 [0.69, 2.20]