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Utility of the NIH Stroke Scale as a Predictor of Hospital Disposition
Stroke 34:134-137, Schlegel,D.,et al, 2003
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Article Abstract
The NIHSS predicts postacute care disposition among stroke patients. Predicting disposition on the first day of admission may facilitate the time-consuming and costly process of securing a bed at rehabilitation or NF, and perhaps decrease u nnecessary length of stay in acute care settings.
 
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