The Ability for Basic Movement Scale II Can Predict Functional Outcome and Discharge Destination in Stroke Patients.

OBJECTIVES

This study aims to identify whether the Ability for Basic Movement Scale II (ABMS II) at admission would predict the functional status and discharge destination in convalescent stroke patients.

METHODS

Ninety-four stroke patients admitted to convalescent rehabilitation ward were investigated. Their functions were evaluated by the ABMS II and Functional Independence Measure (FIM) at admission, FIM and Functional Ambulation Category at discharge. Furthermore, the age, gender, diagnosis, lesion side, onset type, interval between onset and convalescent admission, length of stay (LOS) and discharge destination were recorded. Discharge destination was divided into home and facility.

RESULTS

Multiple linear regression identified the ABMS II at admission as a significant predicator of discharge FIM in convalescent stroke patients (β = .747, P < .05). Binary logistic regression analysis showed the ABMS II significantly predicting basic walk ability (odds ratio 1.29) and home discharge (odds ratio 1.241) of these patients. Receiver operating characteristic analysis indicated that an optimal cutoff of 18 points of ABMS II predicted basic walk ability (area under the curve = .863, P < .05) and home discharge (area under the curve = .827, P < .05). Moreover, a significant negative correlation between the ABSM II at admission and LOS was found (Correlation coefficients -.680, P < .05).

CONCLUSIONS

Higher score of the ABMS II at admission predicted better functional recovery, shorter LOS and more possibility to home in convalescent stroke patients. This new, easy scale is expected to be widely used for stroke patients.