The Use of Predictive Factors in Stroke Rehabilitation

Nick Jones BOrth(Hons)

Empirical and clinical predictive factors are measures that can be used to aid in the prognosis of rehabilitation outcomes. It is important for orthoptists to be aware of the background of these factors when assessing patients for rehabilitation. An extensive review of 54 papers on the topic revealed that although predictors can aid clinical decision making , they cannot currently be used exclusively without clinical considerations. An explanation of the most common predictors is included to help clinicians make decisions about their patients’ ocular health with their general prognosis in mind