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Yоu аre wоrking with а 75-yeаr-оld right-handed male who is 1 week post–left ischemic stroke. He is concerned about the loss of function in his right hand. He asks when he might regain function and what factors could influence the recovery of his hand function. Foreground question: What prognostic factors influence early return of arm function after stroke in older adults? To help answer his question, you identify a study with the following methodology: We conducted a prospective cohort study that recruited 120 participants with first-ever ischemic stroke admitted to a rehabilitation hospital within 4 weeks of onset. Participants ranged in age from 55 to 80 years. Arm function was assessed at baseline using the Fugl-Meyer Upper Extremity Assessment and repeated at 3 months. Additional outcomes included return-to-work status at 6 months, self-reported quality of life (SF-36), and independence in activities of daily living (Barthel Index). Predictors examined included, age, location of the stroke in the brain, baseline motor score and strength, and medical comorbidities. Open-Response Prompt:Appraise the applicability of this study to your patient’s situation. Provide 3 factors that are related to the excerpt that would influence your appraisal of the applicability of this stud. State whether the factor is a strength or a limitation of the study and why. Indicate how it would influence your decision-making process (3 points per factor with explanation for a total of 9 points).
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