Change in Shoulder, Arm and Hand Functional Status Scores Using a Standardised Assessment Tool From Admission to an Inpatient Rehabilitation Program to Discharge
Identifying Attributes
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Publishing Organisation
Type of Quality Indicator
IOM Quality Dimension
Domain
Defining Attributes
Definition
Change in shoulder, arm and hand functional status scores using a standardised assessment tool (such as the Chedoke-McMaster Stroke Assessment pain scale or the Modified Ashworth Scale) from admission to an inpatient rehabilitation program to discharge.
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Use of Risk Adjustment
Risk Adjustments
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Collection and Reporting Attributes
Type of Data Collection
Data Collection Methods
A data entry process will need to be established to capture the information from the outcome tools such as the Disability Assessment Scale FIM® Instrument data is available in the National Rehabilitation Reporting System (NRS) database at the Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI) for participating organisations. Registry of the Canadian Stroke Network
Frequency of Data Collection
Frequency of Data Collection in Days
Reporting Methods
Reporting Frequency
Reporting Frequency in Days
Indicator Has Recommended Targets
Source and Reference Attributes
Evidence Source
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Range of Motion and Spasticity in the Shoulder, Arm and Hand. In: Rehabilitation and Recovery following Stroke [Internet]. 6th ed. 2019. Accessed May 2023. Available from: www.strokebestpractices.ca/recommendations/stroke-rehabilitation/range-of-motion-and-spasticity-in-the-shoulder-arm-and-hand.
Link to Measurement Tools
Registry of the Canadian Stroke Network (Not available)