Hong Kong 1995.

Methods	Randomised controlled trial. Random allocation to treatment randomisation schedule stratified by Barthel Index score. Randomisation sequence generated from random number tables. Allocation method concealed (opaque sealed envelopes) held in an office at Shatin Hospital. Unclear if outcome assessor was blinded.
Participants	Hong Kong 120 patients 59 intervention 61 control 44% male Mean age 73.5 Clinical definition of stroke Percentage of patients scoring less than or equal to 15 on the Barthel Index at baseline, 82% Patients were recruited if unable to discharge home after one week as an inpatient following stroke onset. Inclusion criteria: > 65 years; clinical diagnosis of cerebrovascular accident; no previous history of stroke; no history of dementia; resident within catchment area; Barthel score < 20.
Interventions	Multidisciplinary team with day hospital facilites and multidisciplinary approach vs medical follow‐up as outpatients.
Outcomes	Outcomes were recorded at 3/ 6 months: Primary outcome: Death Barthel Index Well‐being (self‐rated) Geriatric Depression Scale Readmission Carer: Degree of satisfaction with services
Notes	Follow‐up period used in analyses 6 months
Risk of bias
Bias	Authors' judgement	Support for judgement
Allocation concealment?	Low risk	A ‐ Adequate