Which Road to Recovery?: Factors Influencing Postacute Stroke Discharge Destinations: A Delphi Study.

Background And Purpose: The criteria for determining the level of postacute care for patients with stroke are variable and inconsistent. The purpose of this study was to identify key factors influencing the selection of postacute level of care for these patients.

Methods: We used a collaborative 4-round Delphi process to achieve a refined list of factors influencing postacute level of care selection.

Are Stroke Survivors Discharged to the Recommended Postacute Setting?

Objective: To examine the processes and barriers involved in providing postdischarge stroke care.

Design: Prospective study of discharge planners' (DP) and physical therapists' (PT) interpretation of factors contributing to patients' discharge destination.

Setting: Twenty-three hospitals in the northeastern United States.