use were common. Almost 45% of the participants had
impaired socialization, 80% had severely compromised occu-
pations, and 41 percent displayed mild to severe depression.
Although wheelchair use declined for 31% of the participants,
primarily as a result of improved physical function, it is evi-
dent that a number of wheelchairs were issued at great expense
that were no longer needed. This finding, as well as the report-
ing of problems unrelated to wheelchair use, suggests the need
for reevaluation of mobility and psychosocial needs during the
years following rehabilitation for a stroke.