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EARLY SUPPORTED DISCHARGE FOR PATIENTS LIVING IN A RURAL COMMUNITY. T. Askim, B. Indredavik, S. Lydersen, G. Rohweder. The Stroke Unit, Univ. Hosp. of Trondheim, N-7006 Trondheim. Early supported discharge service (ESD) for stroke patients has shown promising results in several trials in urban areas. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of an extended stroke unit service (ESUS) characterized by ESD for patients living in a rural community. Methods: A randomized controlled trial where 62 patients with acute stroke living in the municipality of Malvik, Melhus and Klæbu were randomly allocated to either ESUS (n=31) or ordinary stroke unit service (OSUS) (n=31). Primary outcome was independence assessed by modified Rankin Scale (mRS) (independence = mRS
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