[Prognostic factors in functional outcome after stroke: a review]

Abstract

Survivors of stroke constitute the largest group of patients receiving rehabilitative therapy. Purpose of this article is to review the prognostic factors which can affect functional outcome after stroke. An accurate prognostic assessment is fundamental after cerebrovascular accident, in order to plan the rehabilitative project and define both early and long-term objectives. We found agreement of opinions about the prognostic value of some factors, whereas three are difference of opinions about other prognostic factors in predicting neurological outcome.