This clinical practice guideline (CPG) is the second part of the fourth edition of the Korean Stroke Rehabilitation Guidelines, following the first part published in 2023. The first part addressed rehabilitation for motor function, while this second part focuses on both motor and sensory rehabilitation. Beginning with the fourth edition, significant methodological advancements have been introduced, transitioning from a consensus-based to an evidence-based framework using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE).
The target population encompasses adult stroke patients with ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, while pediatric cases are excluded. This guideline is intended for physiatrists and specialized therapists who provide rehabilitation to patients with stroke-related motor impairments and daily living limitations across primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare facilities.
The development team consisted of eighteen stroke rehabilitation specialists and one expert in CPG development. Key questions were formulated based on population preferences and international stroke rehabilitation guidelines, with subsequent refinement by specialists for each topic. Draft recommendations underwent a formal consensus process using the RAND-UCLA Appropriateness Method, followed by further refinement through public hearings and external expert evaluation.