Inpatients with stroke spend the vast majority of their time in non-therapeutic activities. Their engagement in more therapeutic time seems warranted on the basis of research on skill development and intensity of rehabilitation. Means of providing such time, although challenging, should be pursued and their benefits investigated.
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