Objective:

To provide empirical evidence supporting the integration of pulmonary assessment into multidisciplinary stroke rehabilitation by examining associations between pulmonary function parameters and functional domains in stroke survivors.

Approach:

Key Findings:

• BBS and FMA-LE scores positively correlated with VC%, FEV1%, and PEF% (r = 0.30–0.48, p < 0.05).
• TIS scores positively associated with multiple pulmonary parameters (VC%, IC%, FVC%, FEV1%, FEV1/FVC, PEF%, MVV%; r = 0.31–0.54, p < 0.05).
• Strongest correlation observed between TIS and PEF% (r = 0.54, p < 0.001).
• PEF% negatively correlated with COP path length and velocity (rs = −0.30 to −0.33, p < 0.05).
• 95% confidence ellipse area negatively correlated with IC% (rs = −0.40, p < 0.01) and PEF% (rs = −0.34, p < 0.05).

Interpretation:

The results support the integration of simple pulmonary screening, particularly PEF measurement, into stroke rehabilitation workflows to enhance multidisciplinary collaboration.

Limitations:

• The study is observational and cross-sectional, limiting causal inferences.
• Sample size may restrict generalizability of findings.

Conclusion:

Integrating pulmonary assessment into stroke rehabilitation may improve long-term functional outcomes for stroke survivors.

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