Abstract
[Purpose] To identify the appropriate evaluation scale for the prediction of the discharge destination of acute stroke patients with ataxia. [Subjects and Methods] The subjects were 34 vertebrobasilar artery region stroke patients with ataxia. The patients were divided by discharge destination into two groups: discharge to home, and transfer to rehabilitation hospital/institutions. Logistic regression analysis was performed on the two groups using the Scale for the Assessment and Rating of Ataxia (SARA), FIM, BBS, and Functional Assessment for Control of Trunk (FACT) score as independent variables at the time of admission. In addition, the cutoff values and areas under the curve (AUC) were calculated for each of these scales. [Results] Logistic regression analysis showed all scales had associations with discharge destination, and SARA had the highest AUC. [Conclusion] These results suggest that SARA is the most appropriate evaluation scale for the prediction of the discharge destination of acute stroke patients with ataxia.
