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L Diller

Publications and source records attributed to L Diller.

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Rehabilitation performance and adjustment in stroke patients: a study of social class factors.

In a prospective follow-up study comparing the adjustment of hemiplegics in rehabilitation programs in a public institution (N = 100) and a private university facility (N = 105) measures were taken one month after admission and 18-24 months after discharge. Initially, the groups differed in social profiles (social class, ethnicity, marital status), incidence of secondary medical conditions and attitudes, including expectancies and F scale and sick role questionnaire. They did not differ in performance and motivation on the programs. At follow-up treatment. Many more went to nursing homes. Implications for rehabilitation programs are presented.

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