RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Stroke rehabilitation
JF Neurosciences Journal
JO Neurosciences (Riyadh)
FD Prince Sultan Military Medical City
SP 297
OP 305
DO 10.17712/nsj.2016.4.20160075
VO 21
IS 4
A1 Saad M. Bindawas
A1 Vishal S. Vennu
YR 2016
UL http://nsj.org.sa/content/21/4/297.abstract
AB Stroke is a major cause of death and other complications worldwide. In Saudi Arabia, stroke has become an emerging health issue leading to disability and death. However, stroke care including rehabilitation services, in Saudi Arabia lags behind developed countries. Stroke rehabilitation is an essential recovery option after stroke and should start as early as possible to avoid potential complications. The growing evidence on stroke rehabilitation effectiveness in different health care settings and outcome measures used widely are reviewed in this call to action paper.