Quality of rehabilitation care in Portuguese stroke units: findings from 2017–2018 and 2023 national cross‑sectional surveys | Synapse
April 1, 2026Open Access
Quality of rehabilitation care in Portuguese stroke units: findings from 2017–2018 and 2023 national cross‑sectional surveys
Key Points
To assess the quality of rehabilitation care in Portuguese stroke units based on national surveys conducted in 2017–2018 and 2023.
Conducted national cross-sectional surveys across Portuguese stroke units in 2017–2018 and 2023
Evaluated adherence to rehabilitation guidelines
Assessed teamwork communication and care coordination
Moderate-to-high adherence to rehabilitation guidelines was observed
Improvements noted in teamwork communication
Progress made in care coordination, but significant gaps remain
Abstract
Portuguese Stroke Units demonstrated moderate-to-high adherence to rehabilitation guidelines, with progress in teamwork communication and care coordination, although important gaps remain.