Nottingham 1997

Methods	Randomised controlled trial, random allocation, concealed allocation assignment (prepared sealed envelopes). Blinded outcome assessor.
Participants	UK 111 patients: 53 intervention, 58 control. Mean age: 55 yrs. 43% male. Barthel Index score at baseline: not available Clinical definition of stroke. Inclusion criteria: first stroke and discharged from hospital and referred to the Social Services Occupational Therapy Department.
Interventions	Enhanced occupational therapy service versus usual care. Enhanced occupational therapy service provided by social services, includes provision of equipment. Occupational therapy provided by a qualified occupational therapist. Single therapist.
Outcomes	Outcomes were recorded at 3 and 6 months. Nottingham Extended ADL Index. Barthel Index. General Health Questionnaire.
Notes	Follow‐up period used in the analyses 6 months. Carers assessed at 6 months; General Health Questionnaire.
Risk of bias
Item	Authors' judgement	Description
Allocation concealment?	Yes	A ‐ Adequate