Association between the clusters and outcomes.

<p>Association between the clusters and outcomes.</p

Inclusion and Exclusion chart.

<p>Inclusion and Exclusion chart.</p

Clusters´ characteristics: variables not included in the cluster analysis.

<p>Clusters´ characteristics: variables not included in the cluster analysis.</p

Decision tree for cluster´s allocation.

<p>^a The total of patient classified into this cluster are represent by the first number; if there is a misclassification, a second number is shown, and if missing data exists, the algorithm assigned “half patient” to each cluster; ^b NIHSS: National Institute of Health Stroke Scale; a score of 16 define a severe stroke; ^c Rancho Los Amigos Scale measures cognitive function at admission (1–8, worse-better); at level 6, patient gives context appropriate, goal-directed responses, present recent memory problems; ^d Barthel index of 10 or less indicates severe disability.</p