| Methods |
Randomised controlled trial ‐ but unclear whether study was blinded or how treatment was randomised. |
| Participants |
60 patients with ischaemic stroke ‐ CP group 30, control group 30. |
| Interventions |
TREATMENT GROUP: case managed care with anticipatory comprehensive planning for each phase of admission; multidisciplinary care with pre‐defined goals, emotional support, patient education, discharge planning, and post‐discharge telephone follow‐up. CONTROL GROUP: undefined standard patient care. |
| Outcomes |
Mean LOS (days): CP=11.4 vs Control=14.3. Readmission <30 days: CP=1/30 vs Control=1/30. Emergency room visits <90 days: CP=1/30 vs Control=12/30. Mean follow‐up compliance (%): ICP=79 vs Control=56. Mean hospital cost ($): ICP=195143 vs Control=248605. |
| Notes |
Acute stroke and rehabilitation. Both groups similar in characteristics. Compliance to CP generally good. |
| Risk of bias |
| Bias |
Authors' judgement |
Support for judgement |
| Allocation concealment? |
Unclear risk |
B ‐ Unclear |
