Copenhagen 2000.

Methods	Randomised controlled trial. Random generation of allocation sequence by two independent secretaries who randomly drew lots. Managed from a central source. Inadequate blinding of outcome assessor on the Barthel Index and Frenchay Activities Index at final outcome assessment.
Participants	Denmark 101 patients 53 intervention 48 control 47% male Mean age 71 Mean Barthel Index score at baseline: intervention group 80.6 (SD 17.4); control group 76.8 (SD 23.7) WHO definition of stroke Recruited at end of inpatient rehabilitation (prior to discharge) Inclusion criteria: discharged to own home with stroke related impairments and functional limitations.
Interventions	Domicilary physiotherapist vs control. Physiotherapist ‐ 6 week programme of instruction and education immediately after discharge. Home visit lasted approximately 1 hr.
Outcomes	Outcomes were recorded at 6 months after discharge: Index of Extended Activities of Daily Living Barthel Index Frenchay Activities Index
Notes	Follow‐up period used in analysis 6 months. Figures for physiotherapist v control only arms only
Risk of bias
Bias	Authors' judgement	Support for judgement
Allocation concealment?	Low risk	A ‐ Adequate