Association Between Upper Limb Impairment and Function Within One Month Post Stroke and Self-care at Six Months.

Key Points

• Independence with self-care may be projected by assessing upper limb impairment following a stroke, particularly within one month.
• Key movements of the hand, wrist, and arm show potential as simple clinical tools for rehabilitation.
• Observational analysis suggests that these movements can inform strategies for supporting independence in similar populations.
• The findings emphasize the importance of early assessment to enable better long-term self-care outcomes for stroke patients.