The Take Charge intervention, a low-cost, conversation-based strategy, demonstrates a legacy effect on physical health and independence up to 6 years after stroke.
Point estimates for functional independence (mRS 0-2) and physical health (SF-36 PCS) at 5-6 years remained consistent with the clinically significant results observed at 12 months.
While statistical significance was attenuated due to sample size reduction over time, the findings support the integration of motivational, patient-led interventions into standard stroke recovery pathways.
