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Generalisation of the effects of leisure rehabilitation for stroke patients
Drummond A, Walker M
British Journal of Occupational Therapy 1996 Jul;59(7):330-334
clinical trial
6/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: Yes; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

A randomised controlled trial was used to evaluate the effectiveness of a leisure rehabilitation programme on functional performance and mood. The subjects were randomly allocated to three groups: a leisure rehabilitation group, a conventional occupational therapy group and a control group. The subjects assigned to the leisure and conventional occupational therapy group received individual treatment at home on discharge from hospital. Baseline assessments were carried out on admission to the study and at 3 and 6 months after discharge from hospital by an assessor who was "blind" to group allocation. The subjects receiving leisure rehabilitation performed significantly better in mobility and psychological well-being than the subjects in the other two groups.

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