Table 3 Assessments used in the study reflecting the components participation of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health

Stroke impact scale (SIS)

Measurement of subjective stroke-specific health status, 64 items in eight domains, domain scores range between 0 and 100, with higher scores represent better health status [11]. Since this questionnaire includes questions about stroke impact in the last 4 weeks, it is applicable starting from the first follow-up after 3 months.

Index for measuring restrictions on participation (IMET)

The Index of measurement of participation restrictions (IMET) records patient-related participation as a self-evaluation tool, on a scale from 0 = no impairment to 10 = no more activity possible [10].

Patient Health Questionnaire 4

The Patient Health Questionnaire 4 is a screening tool for diagnosing depression and includes questions on the nine DSM-IV criteria for the diagnosis of major depression [25].

Patient reported health status (EQ-5D)

The EQ-5D questionnaire is a standardized, generic measure of health-related quality of life. It is a self-administered questionnaire [22, 20].

Return to work

A questionnaire developed by the research group (including questions on occupation and lifestyle).

ZAPA

Questionnaire assessing satisfaction with outpatient care with focus on patient participation [36].