Stroke Survivors and their Physiotherapists' Perceptions of Recovery: A Multiple Methods Approach.

Purpose: This multiple-methods study examined perceptions of recovery among stroke survivors and their physiotherapists at discharge from an in-patient rehabilitation program.

Method: The Functional Independence Measure (FIM) and Chedoke McMaster Stroke Assessment Activity Inventory scores were collected from chart review and the following outcome measures were completed by interview: Stroke Impact Scale (SIS) global recovery, Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale, and Montreal Cognitive Assessment. Physiotherapists also completed the SIS global recovery for each participant.