I can only see this as being helpful for survivors fairly similar in disability. High functioning persons would likely get nothing out of it and be resented by the lower functioning.
https://discover.dc.nihr.ac.uk/portal/article?id=SIG-5000475#.WcOd-qzQ2N0.google_plusone_share
Group-based circuit class therapy (CCT) focused on repetitive
mobility, and functional tasks improved walking ability in people after
stroke. People walked on average 61m further during six minutes than
those receiving comparison interventions. CCT involves stroke survivors
practising different activities at workstations in sight of each other.
This Cochrane review identified 17 trials of group-based CCT, given
at least weekly for four weeks, compared with other physical therapies
or no intervention. Those receiving CCT showed clinically meaningful
improvements in walking distance and speed, as well as independence and
balance.
Regular multidisciplinary team rehabilitation is a central component
of post-stroke care. However, there are no specific recommendations
around the format of rehabilitation. Cost effectiveness was not
assessed, but it is possible that group-based physical rehabilitation
programmes could reduce staff resources and offer cost savings.
Local availability may be an issue. There is also the question of
whether it would be practical and appropriate for individuals to attend
group sessions, depending on their stroke severit
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