Clinical and psychosocial predictors of exceeding target length of stay during inpatient stroke rehabilitation.
Wesley LaiMackenzie ButtineauJennifer K HarveyRebecca A PucciAnna P M WongLinda Dell'ErarioStephanie BosnyakShannon ReidNancy Margaret SalbachPublished in: Topics in stroke rehabilitation (2017)
Findings suggest that social and stroke-specific factors may be helpful to adjust LOS expectations and promote efficient resource allocation. This exploratory study was limited to findings from one inpatient rehabilitation hospital. Cross-validation of results using data-sets from multiple rehabilitation hospitals across Ontario is recommended.