AIM This article is a report of a study conducted to explore the phenomenon of concerns as experienced by Chinese stroke survivors during hospitalization and in transition to home. BACKGROUND Stroke is characterized by its sudden onset and prolonged residual problems, which affect survivors' holistic well-being. Many studies have focused on stroke consequences and their correlates with psycho...

INTRODUCTION Stroke survivors are often left with neurological and functional deficits, which impair their ability to walk and affect their balance. This study assessed gait parameters and balance performance among stroke survivors and examined the relationship between these two factors. METHODS Seventy stroke survivors (65.7% males) who were 6 months or more post stroke participated in this ...

There are about 6.4 million stroke survivors alive today. Many of them will suffer lasting financial, psychological, and physical consequences for the rest of their lives. As a result of the debilitating nature of their stroke, many survivors can develop other medical sequelae including: diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, pneumonia, seizures, and even fractures from falls. And each year, appro...

Background: Stroke survivors face various problems after discharge from rehabilitation hospitals. This study aimed to clarify the post-discharge experiences of male stroke with attention deficits, a form higher brain dysfunction.

OBJECTIVES The needs and rights awareness of stroke survivors have not been reported in China. This study investigated the needs and rights awareness of stroke survivors and caregivers in Tianjin, China. SETTING A survey launched by the World Stroke Organization was conducted in Tianjin, China. The questionnaire included demands for psychological support, treatment and care, social support an...

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Determining the functional/health status of stroke survivors poses special difficulties because of cognitive impairments that frequently result from stroke. A possible means of assessing the status of stroke survivors who are cognitively impaired is getting proxy responses from a family member or other caregiver. Proxy agreement was evaluated for two measures of functiona...

BACKGROUND The highest risk for stroke is among survivors of strokes or transient ischemic attacks (TIA). However, use of proven-effective cardiovascular medications to control stroke risk is suboptimal, particularly among the Black and Latino populations disproportionately impacted by stroke. METHODS A partnership of Harlem and Bronx community representatives, stroke survivors, researchers, ...

BACKGROUND AND RESEARCH OBJECTIVE Stroke is the primary cause of long-term disability among older adults. This study identifies predictors of functional independence and perceived stress for stroke survivors discharged home from inpatient rehabilitation with a spousal caregiver. SUBJECTS AND METHODS Stroke survivors (N = 97) were interviewed immediately after discharge to obtain scores on the...

BACKGROUND Stroke is a leading cause of disability and distress, and often profoundly affects the quality of life of stroke survivors and their carers. With the support of carers, many stroke survivors are returning to live in the community despite the presence of disability and ongoing challenges. The sudden and catastrophic changes caused by stroke affects the mental, emotional and social hea...

OBJECTIVE To identify the prevalence of post stroke depression (PSD) and their socio-demographic and clinical predictors among elderly stroke survivors after hospital discharge to home. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, 90 elderly stroke survivors were evaluated 14 days after hospital discharge with the following scales: National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, Functional Independence...