● The primary goal of rehabilitation is to prevent complications, minimize
impairments, and maximize function.
● Secondary prevention is fundamental to preventing stroke recurrence.
● Early assessment and intervention are critical to optimize rehabilitation.
● Standardized evaluations and valid assessment tools are essential to the
development of a comprehensive treatment plan.
● Evidence-based interventions should be based on functional goals.
● Every candidate for rehabilitation should have access to an experienced
and coordinated rehabilitation team to ensure optimal outcome.
● The patients and family and/or caregiver are essential members of the
rehabilitation team.
● Patient and family education improves the likelihood of informed
decision making, social adjustment, and maintenance of rehabilitation
gains.
● The rehabilitation team should utilize community resources for
community reintegration.
● Ongoing medical management of risk factors and comorbidities is
essential to ensure survival.