Table 4

Between group comparisons of change (3 month–baseline) scores in the physical and self-report measures (N=105)

VariablesDay unit
n=27
Home rehabilitation
n=43
Control
n=35
p Value*
Median(IQR)95% CIMedian(IQR)95% CIMedian(IQR)95% CI
PASS0(4)−0.25 to 1.511(2)0.29 to 2.131(3)0.24 to 2.100.832
TIS-modNV2(3)0.28 to 2.314(3)1.80 to 3.781(3)0.56 to 2.530.044
FAC0(1)0.33 to 1.081(1)0.48 to 1.140(1)0.20 to 0.710.330
NRS†
 1Walking−2(3)−2.92 to −0.93−1(3)−2.12 to −0.410(1)−1.24 to 0.410.021
 2Balance–1(3)−2.18 to −0.34−1(3)−2.29 to −0.560(2)−1.25 to 0.080.381
 3ADL–2(4)−3.37 to −1.08−2(5)−3.18 to −1.540(2)−1.51 to 0.340.016
 4Physical activity−1(3)−2.43 to −0.61−1(4)−2.46 to −0.930(1)−1.13 to 0.130.063
 5Pain0(2)−1.22 to 0.180(0)−1.12 to 0.170(2)−0.96 to 0.600.489
 6Tiredness0(2)−1.68 to 0.490(3)−0.90 to 0.570(4)−0.98 to 0.870.739
Mean(SD)95% CIMean(SD)95% CIMean(SD)95% CI
TUG0.10(0.14)0.04 to 0.150.11(0.21)0.05 to 0.180.05(0.15)−0.05 to 0.100.303
5mTW0.26(0.26)0.14 to 0.370.16(0.35)0.05 to 0.280.12(0.22)0.04 to 0.200.123
  • Significant values marked in italic.

  • *Non-parametric analysis: Kruskal-Wallis test.

  • †Negative values indicate improvement in condition.

  • 5mTW, 5 m timed walk; ADL, activities of daily living; BI, Barthel Index; FAC, functional ambulation categories; mRS, modified Rankin Scale; NIHSS, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale; NRS, Numerical Rating Scale; PASS, Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke; TIS-modNV, Trunk Impairment Scale-modified Norwegian version; TUG, timed Up-and-Go.