Determinants of social outcome measured by the Frenchay Activities Index at one year after stroke onset

We report an investigation to identify patient factors which influence social outcome measured by the Frenchay Activities Index at 12 months after a disabling stroke. Using data from a previous randomised trial a logistic regression model identified gait speed, prestroke Frenchay Activities Index, the Abbreviated Mental Test score, sensory neglect, chronic obstructive airways disease and left hemiplegia as significantly associated with 12-month social outcome scores. The model correctly predicted the social outcome for 78% of the study population and, when tested on a second data set, correctly predicted 76% of cases. These patient factors provide insight into social activity recovery after stroke and could be considered as stratification factors in future community stroke randomised trials. Copyright (C) 2001 S. Karger AG, Basel.