EBRSR: An Introduction

The Evidence-Based Review of Stroke Rehabilitation (EBRSR) is an ongoing review and synthesis examining practices in stroke rehabilitation.  The original purpose of the EBRSR was to fulfill the 12^th recommendation of  "The Stroke Rehabilitation Consensus Panel Report" (2000) that supported the continuing review of  stroke rehabilitation research with the "purpose of maintaining timely and accurate information on effective stroke rehabilitation, identifying ideas for further research, supporting continuous peer review and encouraging improved evidence-based practice".  The EBRSR is now in its 11^th edition and has been extremely successful in fulfilling that mandate.

The aim of the SREBR is to provide:

• An up-to-date review of current evidence in stroke rehabilitation.
• A comprehensive and accessible review to facilitate best practices.
• Specific conclusions based on available evidence that could be used to help direct stroke care at the bedside and at home.

The SREBR was designed with front-line clinicians in mind.  The focus is primarily on the evidence which is presented in a standardized manner in order to maximize familiarity and ease of use.