Wide variation in function level assessment after stroke in Denmark

INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to examine the use of standardised instruments to describe functioning in stroke patients in the transition from hospital to home-based rehabilitation.

RESULTS: 85% of the hospitals and 90% of the primary care services returned the questionnaire. 95% of the hospitals and 96% of the primary care services used standardised instruments. Hospitals reported 61 standardised instruments and primary care services reported 60 standardised instruments. A total of 89 standardised instruments were reported. No instrument was used in every hospital or primary care service.