Key result
Interdisciplinary rehabilitation significantly increased mean COPM scores, with 23% and 19% of patients improving in performance and satisfaction, respectively, from admission to discharge.
Why the study?
People with late effects of polio may need rehabilitation to manage everyday life, but knowledge of the benefits of interdisciplinary rehabilitation is limited.
Does interdisciplinary rehabilitation improve self-perceived performance and satisfaction with daily activities in people with late effects of polio?
Population
102 participants with late effects of polio from a rehabilitation clinic
Comparison
Interdisciplinary rehabilitation assessed before vs after (admission to discharge)
Design
Pre-post retrospective study
Authors
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May support activity gains from interdisciplinary rehab in LEoP; leaves open confirmation via controlled trials.
Observational (n=102)
Does interdisciplinary rehabilitation improve self-perceived performance and satisfaction with daily activities in people with late effects of polio?
Interdisciplinary rehabilitation can enhance self-rated performance and satisfaction with daily activities in patients with late effects of polio.
Appelin et al. (2024) conducted an observational in Late effects of polio (LEoP) (n=102). Interdisciplinary rehabilitation vs. Pre-rehabilitation (admission) was evaluated on Changes in performance and satisfaction with performance of daily activities assessed with the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM). Interdisciplinary rehabilitation significantly increased mean COPM scores, with 23% and 19% of patients improving in performance and satisfaction, respectively, from admission to discharge.
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