Characteristics of falling in patients with stroke.
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چکیده
OBJECTIVE To identify the risk factors for falling after stroke, to establish the relation with lesion localisation, and to evaluate the incidence of falling. METHODS The falling history and the mood of 293 patients with stroke were investigated by a standard questionnaire. Other information (time since stroke, risk factors, and CT) about patients was obtained from their hospital records. RESULTS Increasing age, depression, and heart disease were significant risk factors for falling (heart disease had a negative influence). A right hemispheric infarct was significantly more common among the falling group. CONCLUSION This study suggests clues for possible modifications of the management of patients with stroke during the recovery period.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry
دوره 69 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2000