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Challenges in conducting an explorative, descriptive, longitudinal study, including nine specialized rehabilitation centers in seven countries /

Prospective, descriptive international multicenter studies are complex but provide important data that may be generalized to a higher degree on specific themes like, in our case, specialized rehabilitation of stroke patients. However, there are many considerations in the process of collaboration, co...

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Main Authors: Langhammer, Birgitta (Author), Sällström Matthews, Susanna E. (Author), Stanghelle, Johan K. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : SAGE Publications Ltd, 2020.
Series:SAGE Research Methods Cases: Medicine and Health.
Subjects:
Cerebrovascular disease > Patients > Rehabilitation > Longitudinal studies.
Longitudinal method.
Longitudinal Studies
Méthode longitudinale.
Cerebrovascular disease > Patients > Rehabilitation.
Longitudinal studies.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Prospective, descriptive international multicenter studies are complex but provide important data that may be generalized to a higher degree on specific themes like, in our case, specialized rehabilitation of stroke patients. However, there are many considerations in the process of collaboration, collecting data, and long-term follow-up. This case study provides some insight into the complexity and practicalities of performing a longitudinal descriptive study in an international multicenter study.
Physical Description:1 online resource.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781529716009
1529716004