Abstract TP157: Patient and Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy Characteristics Associated With Functional Mobility Outcomes After Mechanical Thrombectomy

Background and Purpose: Mechanical thrombectomy is now a standard of care therapy for large vessel stroke; however, patients often demonstrate variable outcomes, and do not return to independent function. Physical Therapy (PT) and Occupational Therapy (OT) after thrombectomy may play a vital role in maximizing patient recovery. The goal of this study was to examine the relationships between PT/OT and patient characteristics on mobility outcome in patients who have undergone thrombectomy after a stroke. The primary hypothesis was that earlier PT/OT evaluation would be associated with higher scores on the Kansas University Hospital Physical Therapy Acute Care Functional Outcomes Tool. Methods: A retrospective review was performed of 127 patients diagnosed with stroke who underwent mechanical thrombectomy at a Comprehensive Stroke Center 07/2011-02/2017. Collected data included demographics, National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), ICU/hospital length of stay, functional status (Kansas score), timi...