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Braga MAF, Faria-Fortini I, de Menezes KKP, Santos JM, Rodrigues NAG, de Moura Silva EA, de Morais Faria CDC. General and Specific Quality of Life Course of Individuals with Different Levels of Stroke Severity: A One-Year Prospective Longitudinal Study. Clin Gerontol 2024; 47:1008-1020. [PMID: 38872328 DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2024.2366833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To compare the course of generic and specific health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of individuals with stroke, and its physical, mental, and social domains, at three, six, and 12 months after hospital discharge, considering the levels of stroke severity. METHODS This is a longitudinal study, in stroke individuals, assessed during hospital admission by the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and divided into mild (NIHSS ≤3) or moderate/severe (NIHSS ≥4) disease. At three, six, and 12 months after hospital discharge, the individuals were assessed for generic (Short Form Health Survey-36: total score and physical and mental domains) and specific (Stroke Specific Quality of Life Scale: total score and social domain) HRQOL. A 2 × 2 repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) with post-hoc was applied. RESULTS 146, 122, and 103 individuals were assessed at three, six and 12 months, respectively HRQOL courses showed different behaviors according to stroke severity (3.37≤F ≤ 4.62; 0.010≤p ≤ .036). Individuals with mild stroke showed significant changes in the physical domain, with a reduction between three and six months, and an increase between six and 12. Moderate/severe individuals showed a significant increase in all HRQOL variables between three and six months, and a maintenance of values for almost all variables, except for physical domain, which improved significantly between three and six months, and got significantly worse between six and 12. CONCLUSIONS HRQOL during the first year after stroke showed distinct trajectories, being stroke severity an important factor in identifying stroke subjects at risk of HRQOL decline. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS These results demonstrate the importance of considering not only the phase of the stroke, the severity, and the general and specific HRQOL, but also the physical, social, and mainly the mental domain, which has long been neglected, when assessing this population.
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- Marcela Aline Fernandes Braga
- Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Occupational Studies, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Department of Occupational Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Occupational Studies, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Veronese M, Simeone S, Virgolesi M, Rago C, Vellone E, Alvaro R, Pucciarelli G. The Lived Experience of Caregivers in the Older Stroke Survivors' Care Pathway during the Transitional Home Program-A Qualitative Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2024; 21:1276. [PMID: 39457251 PMCID: PMC11507331 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph21101276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2024] [Revised: 09/16/2024] [Accepted: 09/24/2024] [Indexed: 10/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND stroke is a major cause of disability and death, globally. Many stroke survivors live with disabilities, requiring significant caregiving support. Caregivers often feel unprepared and burdened, experiencing isolation and health declines. Their well-being and involvement in discharge planning impact post-discharge care quality. PURPOSE to investigate the experiences of caregivers of older stroke survivors regarding their expectations in the care pathway during the transitional home program, as this phenomenon is currently understudied in the present context. METHODS by employing a qualitative design, this study utilized a phenomenological approach developed by Cohen. Eighteen caregivers of stroke survivors participated. FINDINGS four main themes emerged from the analysis: (1) the sense of loss experienced by stroke survivors and perceived by caregivers; (2) the importance of social support in the recovery and well-being of both stroke survivors and caregivers; (3) the increased workload of caregivers; and (4) the lack of awareness of the needs during the transition, leading to resignation when facing complications. CONCLUSION the findings highlight the significant impact of stroke on caregivers, affecting both the individual characteristics and social relationships of stroke survivors and their caregivers. There is a need for a nuanced understanding of caregivers' roles and responsibilities.
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- Mayra Veronese
- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy; (M.V.); (C.R.); (E.V.); (R.A.)
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- Departement of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Magna Grecia Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy;
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- Department of Public Health, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy;
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy; (M.V.); (C.R.); (E.V.); (R.A.)
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy; (M.V.); (C.R.); (E.V.); (R.A.)
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy; (M.V.); (C.R.); (E.V.); (R.A.)
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy; (M.V.); (C.R.); (E.V.); (R.A.)
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Mendes CLG, de Menezes KKP, Rodrigues NAG, Polese JC, de Faria-Fortini I, Faria CDCDM. Acute predictors of self-rated health in individuals with stroke at 3 and 12 months after hospital discharge. Braz J Phys Ther 2024; 28:101087. [PMID: 38943742 PMCID: PMC11260564 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjpt.2024.101087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Revised: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 06/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/01/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Self-rated health (SRH) is the perception of an individual regarding their health and an indicator of health status. Identifying predictors of SRH allows the selection of evidence-based interventions that mitigate factors leading to poor SRH and the identification of individuals at risk of worse SRH. OBJECTIVE To determine the acute predictors of general and time-comparative SRH of individuals with stroke at 3 and 12 months after hospital discharge, considering personal, physical, and mental functions. METHODS A prospective study was developed to assess general and time-comparative SRH at 3 and 12 months after hospital discharge according to 2 questions ("In general, how would you say your health is?" and "Compared to a year ago, how would you rate your general health now?"). Potential acute predictors analyzed were personal (age, sex, comorbidities, socioeconomic status, and family arrangement), physical (stroke severity, motor impairment, and independence for basic activities of daily living [ADLs]), and mental (cognitive) functions. RESULTS Age (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]=2.10) and independence in basic ADLs (aOR=0.29) were significant predictors of SRH at 3 months; at 12 months, no significant predictor was found. Motor impairment (aOR=3.90) was a significant predictor of time-comparative SRH at 3 months; at 12 months, sex (aOR=0.36) and independence in basic ADLs (aOR=0.32) were significant predictors. CONCLUSIONS At 3 months, individuals with stroke who were ≥65 years old and dependent on basic ADLs were more likely to have worse general SRH, while those with higher motor impairments were more likely to have worse time-comparative SRH. At 12 months, women and individuals dependent on basic ADLs were more likely to have worse time-comparative SRH.
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- Camila Lima Gervásio Mendes
- Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil; Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Occupation Studies, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil; Department of Occupational Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil; Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
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BaHammam F, Durham J, Abdulmohsen B, Wassall R, McCracken GI. Implementation issues and barriers for assessing oral health in dependent patients after stroke: A qualitative study. J Dent 2024; 143:104896. [PMID: 38387596 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2024.104896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2024] [Revised: 02/17/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES To explore implementation issues and potential barriers for assessing oral health in dependent post-stroke patients. METHODS Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a purposively identified sample of healthcare service providers who work in two National Health Service (NHS) Trusts in the north of England. Interviews were conducted until data saturation was achieved (n = 30). Data were analysed using the constant comparative method. RESULTS Six themes were drawn out in this study, which described potential barriers to assessing oral health in post-stroke patients, aspects of oral health that need assessment, streamlining the oral health assessment, input methods for oral health assessment, characteristics of assessors, and how oral care should be planned. CONCLUSIONS Assessment of oral health for post-stroke patients has been viewed as a complex task because of several identified barriers. Several suggestions have been proposed to overcome these barriers, aiming to enable more feasible and effective oral health assessments for post-stroke patients. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE The findings from this study have the potential to contribute to developing oral health measurement instruments that might be more successfully implemented and guide oral care planning for dependent patients after stroke.
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- Fahad BaHammam
- School of Dental Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK; College of Dentistry, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- School of Dental Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- School of Dental Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- School of Dental Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- School of Dental Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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Huang J, Zuo J, Tang X, Zou J, Zeng Y, Chen S, He G. Early Rehabilitation and Nursing Intervention (ERNI) Accelerates the Recovery of Patients With Ischemic Stroke. Neurologist 2023; 28:409-412. [PMID: 37582664 PMCID: PMC10627546 DOI: 10.1097/nrl.0000000000000515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Ischemic stroke, a severe disease with high disability and mortality, causes an overburden in society and demands more effective treatments. Early rehabilitation and nursing intervention (ERNI) helps the postoperative recovery of patients with hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage. However, the effect of ERNI on the recovery of people after ischemic stroke remains unclear. METHODS Patients were treated with the ERNI program; subsequently, Mini-Mental State Examination, National Institute of Health stroke scale, Fugl-Meyer Assessment Scale, Daily living activity assessment, and Quality of life test were performed after the treatment of ERNI to evaluate the influence of ERNI on the cognitive function, motor function, and life quality of patients after ischemic stroke. RESULTS We observed that following the treatment of ERNI, cognitive, neurological, and motor functions, daily life qualities, and life quality in the ERNI-treated group were significantly better than that in the control group. CONCLUSION ERNI promoted the recovery of neurological function and improved the life qualities of patients after ischemic stroke.
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Department of Hematology
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Department of Neurology
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Department of Neurology
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, PR China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Department of Neurology
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de Jesus M, Maheshwary A, Kumar M, da Cunha Godoy L, Kuo CL, Grover P. Association of electrocardiographic and echocardiographic variables with neurological outcomes after ischemic Stroke. AMERICAN HEART JOURNAL PLUS : CARDIOLOGY RESEARCH AND PRACTICE 2023; 34:100313. [PMID: 38510950 PMCID: PMC10945909 DOI: 10.1016/j.ahjo.2023.100313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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Background Cardiac dysfunction is often seen following neurological injury. Data regarding cardiac involvement after ischemic stroke is sparse. We investigated the association of electrocardiographic (ECG) and echocardiographic variables with neurological outcomes after an acute ischemic stroke. Methods We retrospectively collected baseline characteristics, stroke location, National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) at the time of admission, acute reperfusion treatment, ECG parameters, and echocardiographic data on 174 patients admitted with acute ischemic stroke. Outcomes of the stroke were based on cerebral performance category (CPC) with a CPC score of 1-2 indicating a good outcome and a CPC score of 3-5 indicating a poor outcome. Results Older age (75.31 ± 11.89 vs. 65.16 ± 15.87, p < 0.001, OR = 1.04, 95 % CI 1.01-1.07), higher heart rate (80.63 ± 18.69 vs. 74.45 ± 17.17 bpm, p = 0.024, OR = 1.02, 95 % CI 1.00-1.05) longer QTc interval (461.69 ± 39.94 vs. 450.75 ± 35.24, p = 0.024, OR = 1.01, 95 % CI 0.99-1.02), NIHSS score (60.9 % vs. 17.8 %, p < 0.001, OR = 14.90, 95 % CI 3.83-69.5), and thrombolysis (15 % vs. 5 %, p = 0.049, OR = 0.55, 95 % CI 0.10-2.55) were associated with poor neurological outcomes. However, when adjusted for age and NIHSS, heart rate and QTc were no longer statistically significant. None of the other ECG and echocardiographic variables were associated neurological outcomes. Conclusions Elevated heart rate and longer QTc intervals may potentially predict poor neurological outcomes. Further studies are needed for validation and possible integration of these variables in outcome predicting models.
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- Department of Neurology, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT, USA
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NY, USA
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- The Cato T. Laurencin Institute for Regenerative Engineering, University of Connecticut Health, Farmington, CT, USA
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- The Cato T. Laurencin Institute for Regenerative Engineering, University of Connecticut Health, Farmington, CT, USA
- Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT, USA
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, St. Francis Hospital, Hartford, CT, USA
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Tesfazgi S, Sangouard R, Endo S, Hirche S. Uncertainty-aware automated assessment of the arm impedance with upper-limb exoskeletons. Front Neurorobot 2023; 17:1167604. [PMID: 37692885 PMCID: PMC10490610 DOI: 10.3389/fnbot.2023.1167604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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Providing high degree of personalization to a specific need of each patient is invaluable to improve the utility of robot-driven neurorehabilitation. For the desired customization of treatment strategies, precise and reliable estimation of the patient's state becomes important, as it can be used to continuously monitor the patient during training and to document the rehabilitation progress. Wearable robotics have emerged as a valuable tool for this quantitative assessment as the actuation and sensing are performed on the joint level. However, upper-limb exoskeletons introduce various sources of uncertainty, which primarily result from the complex interaction dynamics at the physical interface between the patient and the robotic device. These sources of uncertainty must be considered to ensure the correctness of estimation results when performing the clinical assessment of the patient state. In this work, we analyze these sources of uncertainty and quantify their influence on the estimation of the human arm impedance. We argue that this mitigates the risk of relying on overconfident estimates and promotes more precise computational approaches in robot-based neurorehabilitation.
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- Samuel Tesfazgi
- Chair of Information-oriented Control (ITR), TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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Ewing AC, Li Y, Chen X, Gallis J, Su K, Turner EL, Yan LL. Stroke and activity limitation in Chinese adults 65 Years or older. Disabil Health J 2023; 16:101452. [PMID: 36934017 PMCID: PMC11557446 DOI: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2023.101452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Revised: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Differences in activity limitations between stroke survivors and people with other chronic conditions and how their levels of activity limitation vary by sociodemographic characteristics have not been well quantified. OBJECTIVE To quantify activity limitations experienced by Chinese older adult stroke survivors and explore stroke effects in specific subgroups. METHODS We used Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey 2017-2018 data (N = 11,743) to produce population-weighted estimates of activity limitations using the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and the Instrumental ADL (IADL) scales for older adults (age 65 and older) stroke survivors compared to those with non-stroke chronic conditions and those without chronic conditions. Multinomial logistic regressions were run with outcomes "no activity limitation," "IADL only limitation," and "ADL limitation." RESULTS The weighted marginal prevalence of ADL limitation was higher in the stroke group (14.8%) than in those with non-stroke chronic condition (4.8%) or no chronic conditions (3.6%) (p < 0.01). The corresponding prevalence of IADL limitation for the three groups was 36.0%, 31.4%, and 22.2%, respectively (p < 0.01). Stroke survivors aged ≥ 80 years had a higher prevalence of ADL/IADL limitation than those aged 65-79 years (p < 0.01). Formal education was associated with a lower prevalence of ADL/IADL limitation in each chronic condition group (p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Prevalence and severity of activity limitation among Chinese older adult stroke survivors were several times higher than those without chronic conditions and those with non-stroke chronic conditions. Stroke survivors, particularly those aged ≥80 years and those without formal education, might be predisposed to more severe activity limitation and require more support to compensate.
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- Global Health Research Center, Duke Kunshan University, China; Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, China
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- Global Health Research Center, Duke Kunshan University, China; School of Public Health, Wuhan University, China
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- Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Duke University, USA; Duke Global Health Institute, Duke University, USA
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- Global Health Research Center, Duke Kunshan University, China
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- Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Duke University, USA; Duke Global Health Institute, Duke University, USA
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- Global Health Research Center, Duke Kunshan University, China; School of Public Health, Wuhan University, China; Duke Global Health Institute, Duke University, USA.
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Moreira JS, Melo A, Santos R, Sousa ASP. Indicators and Instruments to Assess Components of Disability in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Systematic Review. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 22:8270. [PMID: 36365968 PMCID: PMC9653663 DOI: 10.3390/s22218270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Revised: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The epidemiological demands of aging point to the need for characterizing older adults regarding health and disability. This systematic review aims to summarize the indicators (instruments) identifying different components of disability as a result of aging exposition in community-dwelling older adults, considering the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health framework. Taking the PRISMA 2020 recommendations as a reference, studies with community-dwelling older adults, reporting the development and/or age disability modifications were included. Two reviewers analyzed the observational studies searched in the MEDLINE, CINAHL, Web of Science, Scopus, and Embase databases. Of the 137 potentially eligible studies, 49 were included in this review. Several indicators (instruments) demonstrated older adults' disabilities according to the different domains of the ICF. Objective measures assessed Body Structures, Body Functions, and Environmental Factors and included handgrip strength (dynamometry, n = 8), cognitive function (Mini-Mental State examination, n = 7), gait speed (walk test, n = 6), and endurance (Chair stand-test, n = 4). Self-reported measures assessed Activities and Participation, but not the Body Structures, and included the basic and instrumental activities of daily living (ADL) (the Katz Index of ADL, n = 4 studies, the Lawton and Brody Instrumental ADL, n = 4 studies). The summary of the measures gathered can guide researchers and health professionals to select indicators (instruments) to assess and monitor older adults' disabilities resulting from aging exposition, to support the development of new wearables, and to provide improvements to the existing ones, allowing the tailored assessment of different health and disability dimensions.
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- Juliana Santos Moreira
- Center for Rehabilitation Research—Human Movement System (Re)habilitation Area, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health, Polytechnic of Porto, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal
- Research Center in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure (CIAFEL), Faculty of Sport, University of Porto (FADEUP), 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
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- Center for Rehabilitation Research—Human Movement System (Re)habilitation Area, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health, Polytechnic of Porto, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal
- Research Center in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure (CIAFEL), Faculty of Sport, University of Porto (FADEUP), 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
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- Center for Rehabilitation Research—Human Movement System (Re)habilitation Area, Department of Physics, School of Health, Polytechnic of Porto, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal
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- Center for Rehabilitation Research—Human Movement System (Re)habilitation Area, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health, Polytechnic of Porto, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal
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Otálora S, Ballen-Moreno F, Arciniegas-Mayag L, Cifuentes CA, Múnera M. Biomechanical Effects of Adding an Ankle Soft Actuation in a Unilateral Exoskeleton. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:873. [PMID: 36291010 PMCID: PMC9599070 DOI: 10.3390/bios12100873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Stroke disease leads to a partial or complete disability affecting muscle strength and functional mobility. Early rehabilitation sessions might induce neuroplasticity and restore the affected function or structure of the patients. Robotic rehabilitation minimizes the burden on therapists by providing repetitive and regularly monitored therapies. Commercial exoskeletons have been found to assist hip and knee motion. For instance, unilateral exoskeletons have the potential to become an effective training system for patients with hemiparesis. However, these robotic devices leave the ankle joint unassisted, essential in gait for body propulsion and weight-bearing. This article evaluates the effects of the robotic ankle orthosis T-FLEX during cooperative assistance with the AGoRA unilateral lower-limb exoskeleton (hip and knee actuation). This study involves nine subjects, measuring muscle activity and gait parameters such as stance and swing times. The results showed a reduction in muscle activity in the Biceps Femoris of 50%, Lateral Gastrocnemius of 59% and Tibialis Anterior of 35% when adding T-FLEX to the AGoRA unilateral lower-limb exoskeleton. No differences were found in gait parameters. Nevertheless, stability is preserved when comparing the two legs. Future works should focus on evaluating the devices in ground tests in healthy subjects and pathological patients.
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- Sophia Otálora
- Graduate Program of Electrical Engineering, Federal University of Espirito Santo, Vitoria 29075-910, Brazil
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- Robotics & Multibody Mechanics (R&MM) Research Group, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
- Flanders Make, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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- Graduate Program of Electrical Engineering, Federal University of Espirito Santo, Vitoria 29075-910, Brazil
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- Bristol Robotics Laboratory, University of the West of England, Bristol BS16 1QY, UK
- School of Engineering, Science and Technology, Universidad del Rosario, Bogota 111711, Colombia
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Colombian School of Engineering Julio Garavito, Bogota 111166, Colombia
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Liu Y, Liu J, Zhou S, Xu X, Cheng Y, Yi Y, Zou G. Life satisfaction and its influencing factors of middle-aged and elderly stroke patients in China: a national cross-sectional survey. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e059663. [PMID: 35922110 PMCID: PMC9352989 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-059663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study reports the life satisfaction of middle-aged and elderly patients who had a stroke in China, and explores its association with patients' sociodemographic characteristics, health status, lifestyles and family relationship. DESIGN Cross-sectional survey. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS The samples of this study were selected from the data of China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) in 2018, which covered 28 provinces, 150 countries/districts and 450 village/urban communities. 1154 patients who had a stroke aged 45 and over were included in this study as qualified samples. OUTCOME MEASURES Descriptive analysis was used to report sociodemographic characteristics, health status, lifestyles, family relationship and life satisfaction of middle-aged and elderly patients who had a stroke. χ2 analysis and binary logistic regression were used to analyse the factors influencing the life satisfaction of the patients who had a stroke. RESULTS Overall, 83.1% of patients who had a stroke were satisfied with their lives, although only 8.7% rated their own health as being good. Patients who had a stroke who were male, elderly, married, living with their spouses and having a pension were more likely to report satisfaction with life (p<0.05). Self-rated health, health satisfaction, chronic lung disease, fall, pain, ability to work and family relationships were also significantly associated with life satisfaction (p<0.05). Patients who drank alcohol (86.8% vs 81.7%, p=0.041), had physical activity (84.4% vs 75.6%, p=0.004) and had social activity (85.3% vs 80.8%, p=0.041) were more satisfied with their lives than those who did not. Multivariable analysis confirmed that age, health satisfaction, physical pain, working ability, relationships with spouse and with children had significant effects on life satisfaction of patients who had a stroke (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS Our study indicates the importance of improving the overall health of patients who had a stroke and mediating factors, such as pain management, and work ability, spouse and children relationship in improving the life satisfaction of patients in the poststroke rehabilitation.
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- Ying Liu
- School of Public Health and Management, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- SOAS China Institute, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, London, London, UK
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- School of Public Health and Management, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Social Science and Anthropology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Mei YX, Zhang ZX, Wu H, Hou J, Liu XT, Sang SX, Mao ZX, Zhang WH, Yang DB, Wang CJ. Health-Related Quality of Life and Its Related Factors in Survivors of Stroke in Rural China: A Large-Scale Cross-Sectional Study. Front Public Health 2022; 10:810185. [PMID: 35450122 PMCID: PMC9016152 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.810185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2021] [Accepted: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background Stroke is a major health threat and the leading cause of mortality and disability in China. The aims of this study were to identify the possible influencing factors of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and its domain-specific contents in stroke patients in rural areas in China. Methods A total of 1,709 stroke patients aged 36–79 years from the baseline data of Henan Rural Cohort study (n = 39,259) were included in the cross-sectional study. The Chinese version of the European Quality of Life Five Dimension (including mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression) Five Level Scale (EQ-5D-5L) and visual analog scale (VAS) were used to evaluate HRQoL in stroke patients. Tobit regression models, generalized linear models and binary logistic regression models were constructed to determine potential influencing factors of the EQ-5D utility index, as well as influencing factors of each domain and VAS score. Results The mean utility index and VAS scores of stroke patients were 0.885 (SD, 0.204), and 68.39 (SD, 17.31), respectively. Pain/discomfort (PD, 35.2%) and mobility (MO, 30.4%) were the most frequently reported issues. Regression models revealed that illiterate; a low monthly income; low physical activity intensity; and diabetes, anxiety, depression, or poor sleep quality were significantly associated with lower utility index and VAS scores among stroke patients. In addition, patients with stroke who were older, female, drinking, smoking, and consuming a high-fat diet, had a higher BMI, and lived with a stroke for a longer time, were also significantly associated with different dimensions of the EQ-5D. Conclusion Patients with stroke in rural areas in China had a low HRQoL. Factors associated with the EQ-5D utility index as well as each domain and VAS score, need to be considered by health providers in rural areas. Patients with stroke in rural areas need to be included in national basic public medical services and managed systematically by medical institutions.
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- Yong-Xia Mei
- School of Nursing and Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.,Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.,The People's Hospital of Hebi, Hebi, China
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- School of Nursing and Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China.,School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.,Henan Province General Medical Educations and Research Center, Xinxiang, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Nursing and Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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Activity limitations and participation restrictions among people with non-communicable diseases in Ghana. AGEING & SOCIETY 2022. [DOI: 10.1017/s0144686x22000241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Anecdotal evidence suggests that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) contribute substantially to mortality, morbidity and disability in Ghana. Nonetheless, no data are presently available on Ghanaians with disability from major NCDs, such as hypertension, diabetes and stroke. Using data from the 2007/2008 Ghana World Health Organization Study on Global Ageing and Adult Health (SAGE) and applying ordinary least squares techniques, the prevalence of and associations between activity limitations and participation restrictions in Ghanaians with NCDs are examined in the present study. The results show stroke is the major contributor to activity limitations and participation restrictions among the Ghanaian population with NCDs. The study results further revealed that respondents with higher education reported high levels of disability compared to those with no education. The results suggest that functioning can be restored by providing assistive technologies, such as wheelchairs, prosthetic limbs, walking aids, etc., that can enhance participation of persons with disability in society.
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Salgueiro C, Urrútia G, Cabanas-Valdés R. Telerehabilitation for balance rehabilitation in the subacute stage of stroke: A pilot controlled trial. NeuroRehabilitation 2022; 51:91-99. [PMID: 35311721 DOI: 10.3233/nre-210332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Telerehabilitation has been proposed as an effective strategy to deliver post-stroke specific exercise. OBJECTIVE To assess the effectiveness and feasibility of core stability exercises guided by a telerehabilitation App after hospital discharge. METHODS Extension of a prospective controlled trial. Subacute stage stroke survivors were included at the time of hospital discharge where they had participated in a previous 5-week randomized controlled trial comparing conventional physiotherapy versus core stability exercises. After discharge, patients from the experimental group were offered access to telerehabilitation to perform core stability exercises at home (AppG), while those from the control group were subject to usual care (CG). The Spanish-version of the Trunk Impairment Scale 2.0 (S-TIS 2.0), Function in Sitting Test (S-FIST), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Spanish-version of Postural Assessment for Stroke Patients (S-PASS), the number of falls, Brunel Balance Assessment (BBA) and Gait were assessed before and after 3 months intervention. RESULTS A total of 49 subjects were recruited. AppG showed greater improvement in balance in both sitting and standing position and gait compared with CG, although no statistically significant differences were obtained. CONCLUSION Core stability exercises Telerehabilitation as a home-based guide appears to improve balance in post-stroke stage. Future studies are necessary to confirm the effects as well as identifying strategies to increase telerehabilitation adherence.
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- Carina Salgueiro
- Health Science PHD program, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica Sant Pau (IIB Sant Pau), Barcelona, Spain.,CIBERESP, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Sant Cugat del Valles, Barcelona, Spain
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Viana RT, de Freitas Araújo É, Lima LAO, Teixeira-Salmela LF, de Morais Faria CDC. General and comparative self-rated health in chronic stroke: an important outcome measure for health professionals. BMC Neurol 2022; 22:78. [PMID: 35255837 PMCID: PMC8900340 DOI: 10.1186/s12883-022-02592-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND After a stroke, several aspects of health and function may influence how individuals perceive their own health. However, self-rated health (SRH), as well as its relationship with functioning, has been little explored in individuals with stroke. The aims of this study were to determine how individuals with chronic post-stroke disabilities evaluate their health, considering general, time- and age-comparative SRH questions and to investigate whether SRH measures would be influenced by the following health and functioning domains: mental/physical functions and personal factors. METHODS Sixty-nine individuals with chronic post-stroke disabilities answered the three types of SRH questions and were assessed regarding depressive symptoms (emotional function domain), physical activity levels (physical function domain), and engagement in physical activity practice (personal factor domain). Subjects were divided into the following groups: good/poor for the general SRH question; better, similar, and "worse" for both time- and age-comparative questions. Between-group differences in the three domains for each SRH question were investigated (α = 5%). RESULTS General SRH was rated as good by 73% of the participants. Time- and age-comparative SRH was rated as better by 36% and 47% and as similar by 31% and 28% of the subjects, respectively. Significant between-group differences in emotional function were found for both the general and age-comparative questions. For the time-comparative question, significant differences were only observed for physical function. CONCLUSION SRH evaluation differed in individuals with chronic post-stroke disabilities according to the types of questions and health/functioning domains.
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- Ramon Távora Viana
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, Universidade Federal Do Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, Campus Pampulha, 1270-901, MG, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, Campus Pampulha, 1270-901, MG, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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Jonsdottir J, Bowman T, Casiraghi A, Ramella M, Montesano A. Functional profiles derived from the ICF Generic set and the responsiveness and validity of the Generic-6 set's Functioning score among persons after stroke. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med 2022; 58:16-25. [PMID: 34542256 PMCID: PMC9980530 DOI: 10.23736/s1973-9087.21.06706-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) parsimonious Generic set can provide identification of functional profiles and recovery after rehabilitation in persons post stroke. AIM To explore concurrent validity of the ICF Generic-6_Functioning score with the Barthel Index (BI) and responsiveness after rehabilitation in persons post stroke. Further, the feasibility of applying the ICF Brief Stroke Core set in routine rehabilitation recovery was evaluated. DESIGN Prospective study. SETTING Inpatient rehabilitation setting. POPULATION Persons post stroke. METHODS The study included 71 persons post stroke (mean age 66.8 [standard deviation 14.5], mean onset 199.3 [565.3] days, BI score improvement: 17/100), N.=44 acute stroke (<3 months, stroke subacute [SA]_group) and N.=27 chronic stroke (>3 months, Stroke chronic [SC]_group). The Brief Stroke core set, including the Generic set, was used for classification at admission and at discharge using the five grade qualifiers. The median value of the groups' qualifiers on the Generic set (excluding item 850) was used to form a Functioning score (Generic-6 FS). Responsiveness was assessed with effect sizes (ES) and confidence intervals (CI). The concurrent validity of the Generic-6 FS was explored with the BI as a gold standard using Spearman's correlation coefficient. P was set at 0.05. RESULTS The Generic-6 FS proved responsive with ES being moderate for the Generic-6 FS and the BI for the whole group (0.48, CI 0.14-0.82 and 0.67, CI -1.02--0.32 respectively). ES of the Generic-6 FS was significant only for the SA_group (0.62, CI 0.27-0.96. Correlation between the Generic-6 FS and the BI at baseline and discharge were respectively r=-0.59 and r=0.60, while correlation between change values was lower (r=0.44). The Generic-6 FS did not distinguish between the SA_group and the SC_group. Classification with the ICF brief stroke core set was feasible with 89% of the persons being classified both at admission and discharge. CONCLUSIONS ICF classification of persons post stroke during rehabilitation recovery was feasible. The Generic-6 FS detected changes in functioning and health in persons recovered for rehabilitation after stroke and distinguished between different recovery rates of persons in the acute and chronic phase after stroke.
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Dos Santos HM, Pereira GS, Brandão TCP, Ramon FMV, Bazán JAP, Bissoli MEF, Faria CDCDM, Silva SM. Impact of Environmental Factors on Post-Stroke Disability: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2022; 31:106305. [PMID: 35093631 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2022.106305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2021] [Revised: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Identify how environmental barriers and facilitators are associated with disability in stroke survivors. MATERIALS AND METHODS An analytical, cross-sectional study was conducted involving individuals in the chronic stage of stroke. The dependent variable was disability, which was assessed using the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS-2.0). Environmental factors (independent variable) were evaluated using the Measure of the Quality of the Environment (MQE). Multiple linear regression analysis was performed to estimate the impact of the environment on disability following a stroke. RESULTS Seventy-five individuals (mean age: 54.2 + 9.8 years) were analyzed. The most frequent environmental facilitators were related to technology, social networks, and public services. The main barriers were related to the physical environment. Environmental barrier was a predictor of both overall disability [F(1.73) = 4.24; R2=0.06; β = -0.23; t = -2.06; p=0.04] and participation [F(1.73) = 10.45; R2=0.13; β = -0.35; t = -3.23; p = 0.01]. Environmental facilitators were not correlated with disability. CONCLUSION Environmental barriers explained 13% of the variation in restrictions to social participation and were also a significant predictor of overall disability. The main barriers were related to the physical environment. Identifying environmental factors related to disability in stroke victims can assist in the planning of guided therapy.
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- Heyriane Martins Dos Santos
- Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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Oliveira GMMD, Brant LCC, Polanczyk CA, Malta DC, Biolo A, Nascimento BR, Souza MDFMD, Lorenzo ARD, Fagundes AADP, Schaan BD, Castilho FMD, Cesena FHY, Soares GP, Xavier GF, Barreto JAS, Passaglia LG, Pinto MM, Machline-Carrion MJ, Bittencourt MS, Pontes OM, Villela PB, Teixeira RA, Sampaio RO, Gaziano TA, Perel P, Roth GA, Ribeiro ALP. Estatística Cardiovascular – Brasil 2021. Arq Bras Cardiol 2022; 118:115-373. [PMID: 35195219 PMCID: PMC8959063 DOI: 10.36660/abc.20211012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Charumbira MY, Berner K, Blaauw D, Louw QA. Development of an innovative strategy to determine functioning attributed to health conditions in low-resource settings. Digit Health 2022; 8:20552076221144213. [PMID: 36532110 PMCID: PMC9756358 DOI: 10.1177/20552076221144213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 09/10/2024] Open
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Objectives Rehabilitation is a health strategy that aims to reduce functioning problems. There is a lack of country-level data on the burden and type of functioning problems to inform service planning and management of patients' rehabilitation needs, particularly at primary care level in low-resource settings. Health researchers need an application that automates synthesis of data extracted from several peer-reviewed publications to determine the most prevalent functioning problems compared across several health states. This article describes the journey leading to the conceptualization and development of the Rehab4all application and compares the application's performance to a standard desktop program. Methods A descriptive case study approach was used to report on the following steps involved in the development of the web-based Rehab4all application: (i) preliminary literature review to assess the evidence gap of country-level data on functioning problems comparable across several health states; (ii) an initial attempt to perform data extraction and synthesis in Excel; (iii) design and development of Rehab4all; (iv) piloting of the Rehab4all application; and (v) implementation of application with input data from South Africa and Zimbabwe. Results The Rehab4all application offers a feasible solution for synthesizing data from several peer-reviewed publications to provide information on context-specific, priority functioning problems at country level through the integrated global International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Framework (ICF). Conclusion This bespoke innovation provides impetus for further development, profile comparison and shared information between countries to co-develop strategies which can strengthen rehabilitation service delivery.
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- Maria Yvonne Charumbira
- Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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Chen S, Huang J, Yao L, Zeng Y, Quan H, Kang H, Ou Y, Chen S. Internet+Continuing Nursing (ICN) Program Promotes Motor Function Rehabilitation of Patients With Ischemic Stroke. Neurologist 2021; 27:56-60. [PMID: 34842574 DOI: 10.1097/nrl.0000000000000364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Ischemic stroke is a severe disorder with high rates of death and recurrence that causes disability in patients and for which there is currently no effective treatment. Internet-based rehabilitation helps patients with disability recover at home with the help of their household or family members in a nonclinical setting. However, the effects of the internet+continuing nursing (ICN) program on the recovery of patients after ischemic stroke remains unknown. METHODS In the present study, patients were treated with an ICN-based rehabilitation training program; subsequently, the Self-efficacy Scale for Chronic Disease, Questionnaire of Exercise Adherence, Motor Assessment Scale, Activities of Daily Living, and Stroke-specific Quality of Life were performed to evaluate the effects of the ICN program on patient self-confidence to persist with rehabilitation, functional exercise compliance, motor function, ability to live independently and quality of life following ischemic stroke. RESULTS We observed that, after the ICN intervention for 6 weeks and 3 months, the scores of Self-efficacy Scale for Chronic Disease, Questionnaire of Exercise Adherence, Motor Assessment Scale, Activities of Daily Living, and Stroke-specific Quality of Life in the ICN-treated group were significantly higher compared with those in the control group. CONCLUSION These results suggested that the ICN program may promote the recovery of patients after ischemic stroke.
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- Shuangqin Chen
- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, People's Republic of China
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Pucciarelli G, Lyons KS, Petrizzo A, Ambrosca R, Simeone S, Alvaro R, Lee CS, Vellone E. Protective Role of Caregiver Preparedness on the Relationship Between Depression and Quality of Life in Stroke Dyads. Stroke 2021; 53:145-153. [PMID: 34496626 DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.120.034029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Depression and quality of life (QOL) have an interdependent and transactional nature in stroke survivor-caregiver dyads. While the strong relationship between depression and physical and emotional QOL in stroke survivor-caregiver dyads is well known, it is less clear if this relationship is moderated by caregiver preparedness, which could easily be targeted with interventions. In this study, we examined the moderating role of caregiver preparedness on the association between depression and QOL in stroke survivor-caregiver dyads. METHODS We used a longitudinal design with follow-ups every 3 months over a 1-year period. Considering the nonindependent nature of the data (survivors and their caregivers), we used multilevel modeling to analyze data at the dyad level. We implemented 4 longitudinal dyadic moderation models (one for each QOL domain: physical, psychological, social, and environmental) using hierarchical linear modeling. RESULTS A sample of 222 stroke survivor-caregiver dyads was analyzed. Stroke survivors were older (M=70.8, SD=11.9) than their caregivers (M=52.4, SD=13.1). Stroke survivors predominantly had an ischemic stroke, equally distributed by site. Caregivers were primarily female (66%), with a medium to high educational level (57%). Caregiver preparedness significantly moderated the association between survivor depression and survivor psychological (B=0.56, P<0.01) and environmental (B=0.58, P<0.01) QOL at baseline and social QOL over time (B=0.24, P<0.05). Similarly, caregiver preparedness significantly moderated the association between caregiver depression and caregiver physical (B=0.25, P<0.01) and environmental (B=0.18, P<0.05) QOL over time. CONCLUSIONS Caregiver preparedness has a positive influence on both members of the dyad. Assessment of stroke-caregiver preparedness could be helpful to motivate clinicians to develop and implement interventions for stroke survivor-caregiver dyads.
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- Gianluca Pucciarelli
- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy. (G.P.)
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- Boston College, William F. Connell School of Nursing (K.S.L., C.S.L.)
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy. (A.P.)
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy. (R. Ambrosca)
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy. (S.S.)
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy. (R. Alvaro)
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- Boston College, William F. Connell School of Nursing (K.S.L., C.S.L.)
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy. (E.V.)
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Souza AMLBD, Bastos RDA, Guerra LM, Gondinho BVDC, Meneghim MDC, Leme PAT. Perceptions about the Therapeutic Itinerary after stroke: a qualitative research. Rev Bras Enferm 2021; 74:e20201140. [PMID: 34320094 DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-1140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2020] [Accepted: 03/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES to analyze the understanding of the Therapeutic Itinerary of people affected by stroke in the Unified Health System context of a medium-sized city in the state of São Paulo. METHODS this is a clinical-qualitative, using in-depth semi-structured interviews, conducted in 2019 with 6 patients, a number determined by theoretical saturation. RESULTS qualitative content analysis allowed the construction of four categories that emerged from the data: a) You are having a stroke! - Identifying the problem; b) Anguish and expectations in waiting for assistance; c) Helplessness and guidance for rehabilitation after hospital discharge; d) Spirituality in rehabilitation after stroke. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS the affected people expressed feelings and meanings, such as fear, anguish, sadness, beliefs and uncertainties, in order to shed light on the complexity inherent to the experiences of Therapeutic Itinerary of stroke.
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Bailey RR, Conroy M. Diabetes and obesity are associated with disability in community-dwelling stroke survivors: A cross-sectional study of 37,955 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System respondents. Top Stroke Rehabil 2021; 29:156-162. [PMID: 33775239 DOI: 10.1080/10749357.2021.1904537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Purpose. Stroke increases risk for disability. Obesity and diabetes also increase risk for disability in the general population, but their association with disability in stroke survivors is unknown. We examined disability risk associated with obesity and diabetes in stroke survivors across six disability types: hearing, vision, cognition, mobility, and basic and instrumental activities of daily living (ADLs).Materials and Methods. Data from 37,955 community-dwelling US stroke survivors aged ≥18 years were analyzed from the 2017 and 2018 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Linear regression was used to calculate prevalence of each disability type. Survivors were stratified by obesity versus normal weight and diabetes vs no diabetes, and logistic regression was used to calculate adjusted odds ratios (AOR) for each disability type, adjusted for demographic information.Results. Prevalences of disability types ranged from 14.2% to 36.0%. Among survivors with obesity, odds were elevated for mobility (AOR: 1.68) and basic ADL (AOR: 1.55) disability. Among survivors with diabetes, odds were elevated for all disability types (AOR range: 1.15-1.71).Conclusion. Stroke survivors with obesity or diabetes experience increased risk for disability compared to survivors without these chronic conditions. Interventions for managing disability, obesity, and diabetes concomitantly may be warranted and deserve further consideration.
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- Ryan R Bailey
- Department of Occupational and Recreational Therapies, College of Health, University of Utah
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- Division of General and Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Utah
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The Influence of EMG-Triggered Robotic Movement on Walking, Muscle Force and Spasticity after an Ischemic Stroke. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 57:medicina57030227. [PMID: 33801295 PMCID: PMC8001928 DOI: 10.3390/medicina57030227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2021] [Revised: 02/16/2021] [Accepted: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background and Objectives: Application of the EMG-driven robotic training in everyday therapeutic processes is a modern and innovative form of neurorehabilitation among patients after stroke. Active participation of the patient contributes to significantly higher activation of the sensorimotor network during active motor control rather than during passive movement. The study objective was to determine the effect of electromyographic triggering (EMG-triggered) robotic rehabilitation device treatment on walking, muscle force, and spasticity after an ischemic stroke. Materials and Methods: A total of 60 participants with impaired motor function and gait after subacute stroke were included in the study. Each patient was randomly assigned to an intervention or control group (IG or CG). All patients, except standard therapy, underwent 1 additional session of therapy per day, 5 days a week for 6 weeks. IG had 30 min of training on the robot, while CG received exercises on the lower limb rotor. The subjects were assessed with Timed Up and Go Test (TUG), Ashworth scale, knee range of motion (ROM), Lovett Scale, and tight circumference at baseline and at weeks 2, 4, and 6. Results: For seven parameters, the values credibly increased between consecutive measurements, and for the Ashworth scale, they credibly decreased. The biggest changes were observed for the measurements made with Lovett scale. The average thigh circumference as measured 5 and 15 cm above the knee increased credibly more in the robot condition, as compared to control condition. Additionally, the decrease in Ashworth values over time, although statistically credible in both groups, was credibly higher in the robot condition. Conclusion: The inclusion of the EMG-triggered neurorehabilitation robot in the patient's daily rehabilitation plan has a positive effect on outcomes of the treatment. Both proposed rehabilitation protocols significantly improved patients' condition regarding all measured outcomes, but the spasticity and thigh circumference improved significantly better in the robotic group in comparison to controls.
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Silva SBCA, Hruschka ACCB, Moraes AG, Leal JC, Silva MLD, Paz LPDS. Effectiveness of hippotherapy and therapeutic horseback riding on balance in hemiparetic patients after stroke. FISIOTERAPIA EM MOVIMENTO 2021. [DOI: 10.1590/fm.2021.34201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Abstract Introduction: Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability and death worldwide. Individuals who suffered stroke present numerous functional limitations. Hippo-therapy (HPOT) is proposed as capable of promoting the recovery of postural balance in patients with neurological impairment. Objective: To analyze published articles, seeking the effects of HPOT on changes in postural balance, through the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), in individuals with stroke. Methods: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies published on the electronic databases PubMed, VHL, SCIELO, Cochrane, SCOPUS, WoS, and Cinahl. Keywords: "hippotherapy", "horseback riding" and "stroke" linked by the OR and AND boolean operators. The research was restricted to clinical trials in an adult population with a history of stroke. Results: Four articles were included in this meta-analysis, which used HPOT as an intervention to improve postural balance. Three studies used a mechanical device (horseback riding), and the horse. The age ranged from 61 to 71 years, being more predominant the male sex. Sessions ranged from 6 to 12 weeks of 20 to 30 minutes per session. Quality analysis using the PEDro scale demonstrated scores ranging from 6 to 8 points in the selected studies. Overall, treatment with mechanical and conventional therapy resulted in an improvement in the total BBS score. As compared with conventional therapy just studies with horseback riding was superior to conventional therapy to improve postural balance in hemiparetic stroke patients. Conclusion: There are few studies of high quality; then, it is not possible to evaluate the effectiveness of HPOT using a horse or a mechanic simulator in patients with stroke when compared with conventional therapy. Future studies could clarify if HPOT has potential benefits as a complementary therapeutic strategy to conventional physiotherapy to promote the improvement of postural balance after stroke.
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Melo LP, Oliveira DC, Dantas AATSG, Silva Júnior RA, Ribeiro TS, Campos TF. Predictive factors of functional independence in basic activities of daily living during hospitalization and after discharge of stroke patients. Brain Inj 2020; 35:26-31. [PMID: 33369484 DOI: 10.1080/02699052.2020.1861649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Objective: The aim of this study was to identify the predictive factors of functional independence in the basic activities of daily living during hospitalization, on the 10th and 28th day after stroke.Methods: A total of 433 patients (204 men and 229 women) took part. Functional independence data were collected using the Step 1 from an instrument called Stepwise. Analysis was conducted by logistic regression.Results: Due to the OR values below 1.0 we can verify that the age of 59 years or less and the presence of physiotherapy in the hospital were protective factors of functional independence. Other predictive factors were the number of stroke risk factors (bathing: OR = 0.4; p = .005, transfer: OR = 0.487; p = .025), the amount of medication used before stroke (bathing: OR = 1.7; p = .013), sex (grooming: OR = 1.6; p = .026); type of stroke (continence: OR = 2.2; p = .003-10th day; OR = 1.9; p = .013-28th day), previous strokes (eating: OR = 0.5; p = .036).Conclusions: According to the results, the risk of impaired functional independence decreased in bathing and eating and increased for dressing, grooming and transfer during clinical recovery suggesting the need for greater therapeutic intervention in different basic activities of daily living.
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- Luciana Protásio Melo
- Departamento de Fisioterapia, Laboratório de Intervenção e Análise do Movimento Humano, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brasil
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- Departamento de Fisioterapia, Laboratório de Intervenção e Análise do Movimento Humano, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brasil
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- Departamento de Fisioterapia, Laboratório de Intervenção e Análise do Movimento Humano, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brasil
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- Departamento de Fisioterapia, Laboratório de Intervenção e Análise do Movimento Humano, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brasil
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Pucciarelli G, Brugnera A, Greco A, Petrizzo A, Simeone S, Vellone E, Alvaro R. Stroke disease-specific quality of life trajectories after rehabilitation discharge and their sociodemographic and clinical associations: A longitudinal, multicentre study. J Adv Nurs 2020; 77:1856-1866. [PMID: 33615532 DOI: 10.1111/jan.14722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2020] [Revised: 10/13/2020] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM To investigate the longitudinal growth trajectories of disease-specific quality of life (QoL) dimensions and their associations over 1 year. DESIGN A longitudinal design. Data were collected between February 2015-May 2017. METHODS Four hundred and fifteen stroke survivors (mean age 70.6 years; 81% ischaemic stroke) were recruited after discharge from rehabilitation hospitals and were followed up every 3 months for 1 year. Changes in Stroke Impact Scale (SIS) dimension scores were evaluated using hierarchical linear models (HLMs) and linear, logarithmic, quadratic, and cubic time slope. RESULTS We observed a significant linear and quadratic increase in most SIS dimensions from the baseline to 12-month follow-up, especially in physical dimensions. The communication dimension was stable over time, while the memory dimension increased only linearly. Higher physical dimension scores were significantly associated with lower age, hypercholesterolaemia, and better physical functioning at baseline, while higher communication was associated with lower age, better physical functioning, and a diagnosis of peripheral vascular disease. Better memory was associated with lower age, married status, better physical functioning, and left-hemisphere stroke. Better participation was associated with lower age and better physical functioning. No significant associations were observed for emotion. CONCLUSIONS This study provides important information about the trajectories of stroke survivors' specific QoL and their associated variables. IMPACT Stroke has a great impact on stroke survivors' QoL. Disease-specific QoL significantly increases from the baseline to 12-month follow-up, especially in physical dimensions. Lower age, hypercholesterolaemia, better physical functioning, and diagnosis of peripheral vascular disease seem to be associated with better QoL. Through the analyses of associated variables, we identified stroke survivors who are more at risk and who need more tailored interventions to improve their physical, psychological, emotional, and social dimensions.
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- Gianluca Pucciarelli
- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Human and Social Sciences, University of Bergamo, Bergamo, Italy
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- Department of Human and Social Sciences, University of Bergamo, Bergamo, Italy
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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de Oliveira GMM, Brant LCC, Polanczyk CA, Biolo A, Nascimento BR, Malta DC, de Souza MDFM, Soares GP, Xavier GF, Machline-Carrion MJ, Bittencourt MS, Pontes OM, Silvestre OM, Teixeira RA, Sampaio RO, Gaziano TA, Roth GA, Ribeiro ALP. Cardiovascular Statistics - Brazil 2020. Arq Bras Cardiol 2020; 115:308-439. [PMID: 33027364 PMCID: PMC9363085 DOI: 10.36660/abc.20200812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2020] [Revised: 09/09/2020] [Accepted: 09/09/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Gláucia Maria Moraes de Oliveira
- Instituto do Coração Edson SaadUniversidade Federal do Rio de JaneiroRio de JaneiroRJBrasil Instituto do Coração Edson Saad
da
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
(UFRJ),
Rio de Janeiro
,
RJ
–
Brasil
- Departamento de Clínica MédicaFaculdade de MedicinaUniversidade Federal do Rio de JaneiroRio de JaneiroRJBrasil Disciplina de Cardiologia,
Departamento de Clínica Médica
da
Faculdade de Medicina
da
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
(UFRJ),
Rio de Janeiro
,
RJ
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Brasil
| | - Luisa Campos Caldeira Brant
- Departamento de Clínica MédicaFaculdade de MedicinaUniversidade Federal de Minas GeraisBelo HorizonteMGBrasil Departamento de Clínica Médica
da
Faculdade de Medicina
da
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
(UFMG),
Belo Horizonte
,
MG
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Brasil
- Centro de TelessaúdeHospital das ClínicasUniversidade Federal de Minas GeraisBelo HorizonteMGBrasil Serviço de Cardiologia e Cirurgia Cardiovascular e
Centro de Telessaúde
do
Hospital das Clínicas
da
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
(UFMG),
Belo Horizonte
,
MG
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Brasil
| | - Carisi Anne Polanczyk
- Faculdade de MedicinaUniversidade Federal do Rio Grande do SulPorto AlegreRSBrasil Faculdade de Medicina
da
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
(UFRS),
Porto Alegre
,
RS
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Brasil
- Serviço de CardiologiaHospital Moinhos de VentoPorto AlegreRSBrasil Serviço de Cardiologia
do
Hospital Moinhos de Vento
,
Porto Alegre
,
RS
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Brasil
- Hospital de Clínicas de Porto AlegrePorto AlegreRSBrasil Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre
(HCPA),
Porto Alegre
,
RS
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Brasil
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- Faculdade de MedicinaUniversidade Federal do Rio Grande do SulPorto AlegreRSBrasil Faculdade de Medicina
da
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
(UFRS),
Porto Alegre
,
RS
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Brasil
- Serviço de CardiologiaHospital Moinhos de VentoPorto AlegreRSBrasil Serviço de Cardiologia
do
Hospital Moinhos de Vento
,
Porto Alegre
,
RS
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Brasil
- Hospital de Clínicas de Porto AlegrePorto AlegreRSBrasil Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre
(HCPA),
Porto Alegre
,
RS
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Brasil
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- Departamento de Clínica MédicaFaculdade de MedicinaUniversidade Federal de Minas GeraisBelo HorizonteMGBrasil Departamento de Clínica Médica
da
Faculdade de Medicina
da
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
(UFMG),
Belo Horizonte
,
MG
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Brasil
- Centro de TelessaúdeHospital das ClínicasUniversidade Federal de Minas GeraisBelo HorizonteMGBrasil Serviço de Cardiologia e Cirurgia Cardiovascular e
Centro de Telessaúde
do
Hospital das Clínicas
da
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
(UFMG),
Belo Horizonte
,
MG
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Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde PúblicaUniversidade Federal de Minas GeraisBelo HorizonteMGBrasil Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Pública
da
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
(UFMG),
Belo Horizonte
,
MG
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Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde PúblicaUniversidade Federal de Minas GeraisBelo HorizonteMGBrasil Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Pública
da
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
(UFMG),
Belo Horizonte
,
MG
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Brasil
- Organização Vital StrategiesNova YorkEUA Organização Vital Strategies
,
Nova York
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EUA
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- Instituto do Coração Edson SaadUniversidade Federal do Rio de JaneiroRio de JaneiroRJBrasil Instituto do Coração Edson Saad
da
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
(UFRJ),
Rio de Janeiro
,
RJ
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Brasil
- Universidade de VassourasVassourasRJBrasil Curso de Medicina da
Universidade de Vassouras
,
Vassouras
,
RJ
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Brasil
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- Faculdade de MedicinaUniversidade Federal de Minas GeraisBelo HorizonteMGBrasil Biblioteca da
Faculdade de Medicina
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
(UFMG),
Belo Horizonte
,
MG
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Brasil
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- ePHealth Primary Care SolutionsSanto Antônio SCBrasil ePHealth Primary Care Solutions
,
Santo Antônio
,
SC
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Brasil
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- Divisão de Clínica MédicaHospital UniversitárioUniversidade de São PauloSão PauloSPBrasil Divisão de Clínica Médica
do
Hospital Universitário
da
Universidade de São Paulo
,
São Paulo
,
SP
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Brasil
- Faculdade Israelita de Ciências da Saúde Albert Einstein São PauloSPBrasil Faculdade Israelita de Ciências da Saúde Albert Einstein
,
São Paulo
,
SP
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Brasil
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- Departamento de Neurociências e Ciências do Comportamento Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão PretoUniversidade de São PauloSão PauloSPBrasil Serviço de Neurologia Vascular e Emergências Neurológicas, Divisão de Neurologia,
Departamento de Neurociências e Ciências do Comportamento
,
Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto
da
Universidade de São Paulo
(USP),
São Paulo
,
SP
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Brasil
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- Universidade Federal do AcreRio BrancoACBrasil Universidade Federal do Acre
(UFAC),
Rio Branco
,
AC
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Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde PúblicaUniversidade Federal de Minas GeraisBelo HorizonteMGBrasil Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Pública
da
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
(UFMG),
Belo Horizonte
,
MG
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Brasil
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- Departamento de CardiopneumologiaFaculdade de MedicinaUniversidade de São PauloSão PauloSPBrasil Departamento de Cardiopneumologia
da
Faculdade de Medicina
da
Universidade de São Paulo
(USP),
São Paulo
,
SP
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Brasil
- Programa de Pós-GraduaçãoFaculdade de MedicinaUniversidade de São PauloSão PauloSPBrasil Programa de Pós-Graduação
da
Faculdade de Medicina
da
Universidade de São Paulo
(USP),
São Paulo
,
SP
–
Brasil
- Hospital das ClínicasFaculdade de MedicinaUniversidade de São PauloSão PauloSPBrasil Unidade Clínica de Cardiopatias Valvares do Instituto do Coração (Incor) do
Hospital das Clínicas
da
Faculdade de Medicina
da
Universidade de São Paulo
(HCFMUSP),
São Paulo
,
SP
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Brasil
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- Brigham and Women’s HospitalBostonEUA Brigham and Women’s Hospital
,
Boston
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EUA
- Department of MedicineHarvard Medical SchoolBostonEUA Department of Medicine
, Cardiovascular,
Harvard Medical School
,
Boston
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EUA
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- Global Health and Health Metrics SciencesInstitute for Health Metrics and EvaluationWashingtonEUA Global Health and Health Metrics Sciences
at the
Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
(IHME),
Washington
–
EUA
- Division of CardiologyUniversity of WashingtonSchool of MedicineWashingtonEUA Division of Cardiology
at the
University of Washington
School of Medicine
,
Washington
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EUA
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- Departamento de Clínica MédicaFaculdade de MedicinaUniversidade Federal de Minas GeraisBelo HorizonteMGBrasil Departamento de Clínica Médica
da
Faculdade de Medicina
da
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
(UFMG),
Belo Horizonte
,
MG
–
Brasil
- Centro de TelessaúdeHospital das ClínicasUniversidade Federal de Minas GeraisBelo HorizonteMGBrasil Serviço de Cardiologia e Cirurgia Cardiovascular e
Centro de Telessaúde
do
Hospital das Clínicas
da
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
(UFMG),
Belo Horizonte
,
MG
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Brasil
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Martins JA, Watanabe HAW, Braga VAS, Jesus MCPD, Merighi MAB. Older adults with physical disabilities: vulnerabilities relative to the body, the physical and social environment. Rev Bras Enferm 2020; 73Suppl 3:e20190175. [PMID: 32667414 DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2019] [Accepted: 08/28/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE to understand the vulnerabilities of older adults with physical disabilities regarding their body, physical and social environments. METHOD this was a qualitative study based on Alfred Schütz' social phenomenology, with 15 older adults with physical disability from Cuiabá, state of Mato Grosso, Brazil. Open-ended questionnaires were administered to the participants in 2017. The units of meaning that emerged were organized into thematic categories. RESULTS physical decline, associated with the permanence of environmental and social barriers intensified the vulnerabilities of older adults. Gaps in health services are mitigated by informal social support networks and access to work was a form of social inclusion. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS vulnerabilities in the old age of persons with physical disabilities did not reside only in the body dimension, but also the physical and social environment, countering healthcare models based on the logic of reverting their dysfunctional body.
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Given that stroke is an indispensable health burden in Saudi Arabia and around the world, great importance has been attached on studies of social support and other factors that could improve the quality of life of stroke survivors. Perceptions of quality of life and social support may vary depending on patients' cultural and societal background. This research assessed the quality of life and social support of community-dwelling Saudis who survived stroke. A quantitative study was performed among 123 Saudi stroke survivors. Questionnaire-guided interviews measuring social support and quality of life were performed, and the multivariate effects of predictor variables on the four domains of quality of life were determined through multivariate multiple regression analysis. Among the dimensions of social support, support from family members had the highest average, whereas support from friends had the lowest. The environmental domain of quality of life was perceived to be the best aspect, whereas physical health was perceived to be the poorest. Multivariate analysis revealed that age, gender, employment status, monthly family income, type of community, education, type of stroke, side of stroke and support from significant others had multivariate influences on the domains of quality of life. Several sociodemographic and disease-related variables and social support influence patients' quality of life. The study adds critical knowledge as to how Arab stroke survivors perceive their quality of life and social support. Ensuring that stroke survivors receive adequate social support is imperative because it can improve their quality of life.
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- Abdulrahman M Alshahrani
- Department of Medicine (Neurology), College of Medicine, Shaqra University, Shaqra, Saudi Arabia
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Rajagopalan V, Natarajan M, Alex J, Solomon JM. How does context influence arm use after stroke? A qualitative content analysis among rural community-dwelling stroke survivors. Braz J Phys Ther 2020; 24:61-68. [PMID: 30501938 PMCID: PMC6994306 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjpt.2018.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2018] [Revised: 10/31/2018] [Accepted: 11/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To explore the personal and environmental contextual factors that influence use of affected arm for function among stroke survivors. METHODS We conducted a qualitative phenomenological study using an interpretivist paradigm among 23 stroke survivors in their late sub-acute and chronic stages and their relatives living in the rural regions of India using maximum variation sampling. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to identify personal and environmental contextual factors relevant to arm use. Their current level of arm use, motor and functional ability were evaluated using Motor Activity Log, AbilHand and Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living scales and the scores were categorized in order to describe and compare the participant's characteristics before analyzing each interview. Differences among the contextual factors of participants with high and low levels of functional arm use and exercise using paretic limb were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. RESULTS Study participants followed active exercises or passive interventions to improve their arm. Their immediate social environment influenced these decisions. Lack of awareness on how to self-engage or scale down their physical environment to match their abilities demoted active functional task performance. Ability to perceive small gains in arm function helped them sustain their efforts. CONCLUSION Context influences arm use. Addressing contextual determinants influencing arm use such as facilitating understanding about the need for active functional task engagement; identifying and addressing factors moderating motivation to sustain functional task practice and enriching objects to match their movement abilities can increase arm use and promote upper limb recovery.
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- Vasanthan Rajagopalan
- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India.
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- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India; Centre for Comprehensive Stroke Rehabilitation and Research, Manipal Acdemy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Department of Behavior Sciences, College of Medicine, Dar Al Uloom University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India; Centre for Comprehensive Stroke Rehabilitation and Research, Manipal Acdemy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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Zuin M, Rigatelli G, Adami A. Cerebrovascular events after herpes zoster infection: a risk that should be not underestimated. J Neurovirol 2019; 25:439-447. [PMID: 31069708 DOI: 10.1007/s13365-019-00748-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2018] [Revised: 03/21/2019] [Accepted: 04/03/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The occurrence of a cerebrovascular event after a herpes zoster (HZ) infection represents a nightmare in clinical practice, especially in those patients with concomitant cardiovascular comorbidities/risk factors and disease related per se to a higher risk of zoster infection. Moreover, the absence of a consensus opinion regarding a specific and adequate prevention of cerebrovascular events in these patients further complicates the treatment. Accumulating evidences demonstrated that HZ and HZ ophtalmicus (HZO) increase the risk of cerebrovascular events in the short-and long-term periods. Moreover, patient's ages < 40 years old, despite having fewer traditional cardiovascular comorbidities, demonstrated a higher risk of cerebrovascular events after both HZ and HZO infection. Further prospective studies are needed to analyse the role of antiviral treatments and vaccination in these subjects to clarify if they could be able to reduce the risk of stroke after a zoster infection. In the meanwhile, physicians must be aware of a higher risk of cerebrovascular events, especially in younger patients, with few cardiovascular risk factors, after an HZ infection.
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- Marco Zuin
- Section of Internal and Cardiopulmonary Medicine, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Section of Adult Congenital and Adult Heart Disease, Cardiovascular Diagnosis and Endoluminal Interventions, Rovigo General Hospital, Via WA Mozart, 9, 37040 Legnago, Verona, Italy.
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- Division of Neurology, Stroke Center, SacroCuore-Don Calabria Hospital, Negrar, Italy
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Alcantara CC, Blanco J, De Oliveira LM, Ribeiro PFS, Herrera E, Nakagawa TH, Reisman DS, Michaelsen SM, Garcia LC, Russo TL. Cryotherapy reduces muscle hypertonia, but does not affect lower limb strength or gait kinematics post-stroke: a randomized controlled crossover study. Top Stroke Rehabil 2019; 26:267-280. [PMID: 31012824 DOI: 10.1080/10749357.2019.1593613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Based on the premise that spasticity might affect gait post-stroke, cryotherapy is among the techniques used to temporarily reduce spasticity in neurological patients. This effective technique would enhance muscle performance, and ultimately, functional training, such as walking. However, understanding whether a decrease in spasticity level, if any, would lead to improving muscle performance and gait parameters is not based on evidence and needs to be clarified. OBJECTIVES to investigate the immediate effects of cryotherapy, applied to spastic plantarflexor muscles of subjects post-stroke, on tonus level, torque generation capacity of plantarflexors and dorsiflexors, and angular/spatiotemporal gait parameters. METHODS Sixteen chronic hemiparetic subjects participated in this randomized controlled crossover study. Cryotherapy (ice pack) or Control (room temperature sand pack) were applied to the calf muscles of the paretic limb. The measurements taken (before and immediately after intervention) were: 1) Tonus according to the Modified Ashworth Scale; 2) Torque assessments were performed using an isokinetic dynamometer; and 3) Spatiotemporal and angular kinematics of the hip, knee, and ankle (flexion/extension), obtained using a tridimensional movement analysis system (Qualisys). RESULTS Cryotherapy decreased plantarflexor tonus but did not change muscle torque generation capacity and did not affect spatiotemporal or angular parameters during gait compared to control application. These findings contribute to the evidence-based approach to clinical rehabilitation post-stroke. CONCLUSIONS The findings of this study suggest that cryotherapy applied to the calf muscles of subjects with chronic hemiparesis reduces muscle hypertonia but does not improve dorsiflexors and plantarflexors performance and gait parameters.
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- Carolina Carmona Alcantara
- a Laboratory of Neurological Physiotherapy Research, Department of Physical Therapy , Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) , São Carlos , Brazil
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- a Laboratory of Neurological Physiotherapy Research, Department of Physical Therapy , Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) , São Carlos , Brazil
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- a Laboratory of Neurological Physiotherapy Research, Department of Physical Therapy , Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) , São Carlos , Brazil
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- a Laboratory of Neurological Physiotherapy Research, Department of Physical Therapy , Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) , São Carlos , Brazil
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- b Physical Therapy School , Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) , Bucaramanga , Colombia
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- a Laboratory of Neurological Physiotherapy Research, Department of Physical Therapy , Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) , São Carlos , Brazil
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- c Department of Physical Therapy , University of Delaware , Newark , DE , USA
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- d Department of Physical Therapy , Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina , Florianópolis, SC , Brazil
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- a Laboratory of Neurological Physiotherapy Research, Department of Physical Therapy , Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) , São Carlos , Brazil
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- a Laboratory of Neurological Physiotherapy Research, Department of Physical Therapy , Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) , São Carlos , Brazil
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Anderle P, Rockenbach SP, Goulart BNGD. Reabilitação pós-AVC: identificação de sinais e sintomas fonoaudiológicos por enfermeiros e médicos da Atenção Primária à Saúde. Codas 2019; 31:e20180015. [DOI: 10.1590/2317-1782/20182018015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2018] [Accepted: 10/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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RESUMO Objetivo O Acidente Vascular Cerebral (AVC) é um agravo comum para a população e um problema para a saúde pública global em termos de mortalidade, deficiência e demanda de custos. O objetivo deste estudo é verificar quais grupos de comorbidades ligados aos distúrbios fonoaudiológicos são identificados por médicos e enfermeiros das equipes de Estratégia de Saúde da Família (ESF) para encaminhamento à reabilitação fonoaudiológica e continuidade do cuidado de pacientes pós-AVC nas Atenções Primária e Secundária à Saúde (APS). Método Participaram 22 médicos e enfermeiros das equipes de ESF apoiadas pelo Núcleo de Apoio à Saúde da Família, no sul do Brasil. Um questionário desenvolvido para este estudo foi respondido, explorando variáveis sociodemográficas, histórico de formação, atuação profissional e condutas ao paciente com AVC. Análise descritiva dos dados (frequências absoluta e relativa) foi realizada no Software SPSS 22. Resultados Dos entrevistados, 77,3% encaminham pacientes pós-AVC para fisioterapia e 54,5%, para reabilitação fonoaudiológica. Nenhum profissional realiza encaminhamento por sequelas cognitivas de compreensão; 90,0% encaminham por distúrbios de linguagem expressiva na fala. Para alterações do sistema estomatognático, 80,0% dos médicos não encaminham para fonoaudiólogo e 83,3% dos enfermeiros o fazem. Conclusão Os profissionais demonstraram dificuldade em identificar distúrbios fonoaudiológicos ligados à cognição e ao sistema estomatognático, não encaminhando para reabilitação fonoaudiológica nas Atenções Primária e Secundária à Saúde. Os resultados apontam para a necessidade de ações que auxiliem no processo de educação permanente e melhorem o conhecimento das equipes de APS, para que as sequelas fonoaudiológicas sejam devidamente identificadas e encaminhadas para reabilitação.
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Dunn MJ, Rushton SK. Lateral visual occlusion does not change walking trajectories. J Vis 2018; 18:11. [PMID: 30208430 PMCID: PMC6141229 DOI: 10.1167/18.9.11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Difficulties with walking are often reported following brain damage that causes a lateralized loss of awareness on one side. Whether lateralized loss of awareness has a direct causal impact on walking is unknown. A review of the literature on visually guided walking suggests several reasons why a lateralized loss of visual awareness might be expected to lead to difficulties walking. Here, we isolated and examined the effect of lateralized vision loss on walking behavior in real and virtual environments. Healthy young participants walked to a target placed within a real room, in a virtual corridor, or on a virtual ground plane. In the ground-plane condition, the scene either was empty or contained three obstacles. We reduced vision on one side by occluding one eye (Experiment 1 and 2) or removing one hemifield, defined relative to either the head or trunk (Experiment 2), through use of eye patching (Experiment 1) and a virtual-reality system (Experiment 2). Visual-field restrictions did not induce significant deviations in walking paths in any of the occlusion conditions or any of the environments. The results provide further insight into the visual information that guides walking in humans, and suggest that lateralized vision loss on its own is not the primary cause of walking difficulties.
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- Matt J Dunn
- School of Optometry and Vision Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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Quintino LF, Franco J, Gusmão AFM, Silva PFDS, Faria CDCDM. Trunk flexor and extensor muscle performance in chronic stroke patients: a case-control study. Braz J Phys Ther 2018; 22:231-237. [PMID: 29258736 PMCID: PMC5993948 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjpt.2017.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2017] [Revised: 11/17/2017] [Accepted: 12/05/2017] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Although chronic stroke patients commonly show impairment of trunk muscle performance, this disability has only been analyzed in terms of peak torque. Therefore, other measures are needed for a more adequate description. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to compare concentric muscle performance of trunk flexor/extensor muscles between chronic stroke patients and matched-healthy subjects. METHODS 18 chronic stroke patients and 18 healthy subjects were matched according to their age, sex, body mass index and level of physical activity. After familiarization, trunk flexor/extensor concentric muscle strength was measured using an isokinetic dynamometer (Biodex Medical Systems Inc, Shirley, NY, USA) with 3 repetitions at a velocity of 60°/s and 5 repetitions at a velocity of 120°/s. Trunk muscular performance was characterized by peak torque, torque at 90°, total work, and total work normalized by trunk mass. Student's t-test was used for independent samples (α=0.05) for group comparisons. RESULTS All trunk muscle performance variables values investigated were significantly lower in chronic stroke patients when compared to matched-healthy subjects (p≤0.001). The obtained ratios of chronic stroke patients scores to that of the matched-healthy subjects at velocities of 60°/s and 120°/s were, respectively: flexor peak torque (60% & 53%)/extensor (54% & 53%); flexor torque at 90° (56.20% & 36.58%)/extensor (57.92% & 30.65%); flexor total muscular work (51.27% & 38.03%)/extensor (47.97% & 39.52%); and flexor total muscular work normalized by trunk mass (55.57% & 40%)/extensor (51.40% & 42%). CONCLUSIONS Chronic stroke patients showed decreased trunk muscle performance when compared to matched-healthy subjects in all variables investigated.
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- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Department of Physical Therapy, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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Gambassi BB, Coelho-Junior HJ, Schwingel PA, Almeida FDJF, Gaspar Novais TM, Lauande Oliveira PDL, Sauaia BA, Melo CD, Uchida MC, Rodrigues B. Resistance Training and Stroke: A Critical Analysis of Different Training Programs. Stroke Res Treat 2017; 2017:4830265. [PMID: 29423327 PMCID: PMC5750509 DOI: 10.1155/2017/4830265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2017] [Accepted: 11/29/2017] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to carry out a literature review on the overall benefits of resistance training (RT) after stroke and undertake a critical analysis of the resistance exercise programs surveyed (rest interval between sets and exercises, number of sets, number of repetitions, intensity, duration of training, and weekly frequency). To obtain articles for the review, we searched PubMed, Google Scholar, and Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro). Inclusion criteria were considered using the PICO (population, intervention, control/comparison, and outcome variables) model. The following characteristics were recorded for all articles: type of study, author, year of publication, participants (time after stroke, sample size, and age), benefits of RT, and structured resistance exercise programs. Positive effects of training were found on anxiety status, quality of life, muscle hypertrophy, cognitive function, strength, and muscle power. Only 5 studies described the main variables of RT in detail. Lack of control of some variables of RT may negatively affect the results of this practice. The findings of the present study may further inform health and physical conditioning professionals on the importance and necessity of using the main variables in the search for benefits for individuals with stroke.
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- Faculty of Physical Education, University of Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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Faria CDCDM, Araújo DC, Carvalho-Pinto BPDB. Assistance provided by physical therapists from primary health care to patients after stroke. FISIOTERAPIA EM MOVIMENTO 2017. [DOI: 10.1590/1980-5918.030.003.ao11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Abstract Introduction: Motor impairments, which are prevalent in stroke subjects, require physical therapy (PT) rehabilitation. In primary care in the Brazilian Public Health System, PT are part of the Núcleo de Apoio à Saúde da Família (NASF). Objective: To describe the PT assistance provided to stroke patients in a primary healthcare center. Methods: The records of all stroke patients (n = 44; 69.23 ± 13.12 years) identified by the health professionals were analyzed. Using keyword recognition, frequency analysis of the services offered by the PT was performed. Subjects were classified according to the Modified Rankin Scale. Results: In the 44 records, 45.5% had a description of the assistance provided by any professional of the NASF and 36.4% of the PT care. PT care was provided at the subject’s home (94.2%) and at the healthcare center (5.8%). The PT practices were identified as: orientation (93.8%), evaluation (87.5%), exercises (50%), follow-up (37.5%), referral to another service or to undergrad PT students (18.8%), and referral to other NASF professionals (12.5%). Most of the subjects were classified as having mild/moderate disability. Conclusion: The minority of records had registration of attendance by the NASF PT. The majority of the sessions occurred at the subject’s home, which reveals a practice focused on individual care. The orientation was common, which illustrates that in primary care there is a focus on empowerment for health self-improvement. Follow-up was not common, despite clinical guidelines state that stroke subjects should be monitored at least once a year by the rehabilitation team.
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Bilateral changes in 3-D scapular kinematics in individuals with chronic stroke. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2017; 47:79-86. [PMID: 28618310 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2017.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2016] [Revised: 05/31/2017] [Accepted: 06/05/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Stroke can lead to altered scapular motion that may limit the ability to perform activities of daily living. The aims were to evaluate scapular kinematics of individuals with chronic stroke and the correlation with paretic arm function. METHODS Scapular kinematics was assessed in thirty-four individuals (Chronic stroke=17; controls=17) during arm elevation and lowering in scapular and self-selected planes, and during hair combing. The use of the paretic arm to perform activities of daily living was assessed by the Motor Activity Log (MAL-30). Scapular kinematics was compared among paretic and non-paretic arms, and controls. Correlation between scapular kinematics and MAL-30 was also verified. FINDINGS Paretic and non-paretic arms showed increased scapular internal rotation (p<0.05) during arm lowering in the scapular plane, and during arm elevation and lowering in the self-selected plane compared to controls. Increased internal rotation (p<0.05) was also found in the paretic arm during hair combing compared to controls. Increased scapular anterior tilt (p<0.05) was observed in the paretic arm during arm elevation while performing the activity of hair combing and during arm elevation and lowering in the scapular and self-selected planes compared to controls. The non-paretic arm showed increased anterior tilt (p<0.05) during arm elevation and lowering in self-selected plane compared to controls. No difference in scapular upward rotation among neither arms, nor correlation between scapular kinematics and MAL-30 were found (p>0.05). INTERPRETATION Individuals with chronic stroke showed bilateral scapular kinematics alterations. However, these alterations are not correlated with paretic arm function.
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Ganesh S, Mohapatra S, Mohanty P, Pattnaik M, Mishra C. Identification of the components associated with functioning using the international classification of functioning, disability and health comprehensive core set for stroke in Indian stroke survivors. Top Stroke Rehabil 2017; 24:517-526. [PMID: 28545344 DOI: 10.1080/10749357.2017.1330231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Rehabilitation interventions are expected to ensure best possible recovery and minimize functional disability in stroke survivors. However, not many studies have investigated patterns of recovery and outcomes after stroke in low-income countries. The objective of this study is to identify the biological, psychological, and social components associated with functioning over time in Indian stroke patients using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)-based tools and the Functional Independence Measure (FIM). METHODS The functioning profile of stroke survivors who received a standard multi-disciplinary rehabilitation was prospectively assessed using the ICF and the FIM at admission (baseline), at 12 & 24 weeks. Descriptive analyses were performed to identify changes in the frequencies of ICF categories and qualifiers from admission to follow-up. RESULTS One hundred and twenty-seven participants (mean age of 56 years) with mean FIM score 68 at baseline participated and completed the study. The mean FIM score at follow-up was 108. The numbers and frequency of ICF categories for activities and participation reduced after rehabilitation. More numbers of environmental factors were identified as barriers at follow-up (15 out of 33) compared to baseline. Within the components of Activities and Participation, significant improvement in functioning was found in 43 out of 51 categories. CONCLUSION The results show a reduction in frequencies in ICF activities and participation categories corresponding to basic activities of daily living. Categories corresponding to employment and social integration showed little or no improvement.
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- Shankar Ganesh
- a Department of Physiotherapy, Demonstrator in Physiotherapy , SVNIRTAR , Cuttack , India
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Bowling CB, Vandenberg AE, Phillips LS, McClellan WM, Johnson TM, Echt KV. Older Patients' Perspectives on Managing Complexity in CKD Self-Management. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol 2017; 12:635-643. [PMID: 28389529 PMCID: PMC5383384 DOI: 10.2215/cjn.06850616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2016] [Accepted: 01/04/2017] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Patients with CKD are asked to perform self-management tasks including dietary changes, adhering to medications, avoiding nephrotoxic drugs, and self-monitoring hypertension and diabetes. Given the effect of aging on functional capacity, self-management may be especially challenging for older patients. However, little is known about the specific challenges older adults face maintaining CKD self-management regimens. DESIGN, SETTING, PARTICIPANTS, & MEASUREMENTS We conducted an exploratory qualitative study designed to understand the relationship among factors facilitating or impeding CKD self-management in older adults. Six focus groups (n=30) were held in August and September of 2014 with veterans≥70 years old with moderate-to-severe CKD receiving nephrology care at the Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Grounded theory with a constant comparative method was used to collect, code, and analyze data. RESULTS Participants had a mean age (range) of 75.1 (70.1-90.7) years, 60% were black, and 96.7% were men. The central organizing concept that emerged from these data were managing complexity. Participants typically did not have just one chronic condition, CKD, but a number of commonly co-occurring conditions. Recommendations for CKD self-management therefore occurred within a complex regimen of recommendations for managing other diseases. Participants identified overtly discordant treatment recommendations across chronic conditions (e.g., arthritis and CKD). Prioritization emerged as one effective strategy for managing complexity (e.g., focusing on BP control). Some patients arrived at the conclusion that they could group concordant recommendations to simplify their regimens (e.g., protein restriction for both gout and CKD). CONCLUSIONS Among older veterans with moderate-to-severe CKD, multimorbidity presents a major challenge for CKD self-management. Because virtually all older adults with CKD have multimorbidity, an integrated treatment approach that supports self-management across commonly occurring conditions may be necessary to meet the needs of these patients.
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- C. Barrett Bowling
- Birmingham/Atlanta Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Department of Veterans Affairs, Atlanta Veterans Affairs, Medical Center, Decatur, Georgia; and
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- Birmingham/Atlanta Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Department of Veterans Affairs, Atlanta Veterans Affairs, Medical Center, Decatur, Georgia; and
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- Birmingham/Atlanta Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Department of Veterans Affairs, Atlanta Veterans Affairs, Medical Center, Decatur, Georgia; and
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- Birmingham/Atlanta Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Department of Veterans Affairs, Atlanta Veterans Affairs, Medical Center, Decatur, Georgia; and
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Babin N, Theux G, Sibon I, Dehail P, Prouteau A, Bélio C, Joseph PA, Aly F, Mazaux JM, Glize B. Patient and general practitioner perceptions of post-stroke difficulties may not always agree. Ann Phys Rehabil Med 2017; 60:117-119. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rehab.2017.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2016] [Revised: 01/04/2017] [Accepted: 01/11/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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