Cost-effectiveness evaluation of carer-assisted home-based therapy versus usual therapy for long term stroke survivors in Malaysia
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Background There has been scarcity of research to assess the costeffectiveness of rehabilitation interventions for post-stroke cases despite the increasing importance of this service to minimise post-stroke functional problems. The aim of this study was to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of a carerassisted home-based therapy against a usual therapy for long-term stroke survivors residing in the community.
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