The Impact of Cognitive Impairment on Poststroke Outcomes: A 5-Year Follow-Up.
Daniela RohdeEva GaynorMargaret LargeLisa MellonPatricia HallLinda BrewerKathleen BennettDavid WilliamsEamon DolanElizabeth CallalyAnne HickeyPublished in: Journal of geriatric psychiatry and neurology (2019)
One hundred one stroke survivors were followed up at 5 years. Cognitive impairment at 6 months was independently associated with worse quality of life (B [95% CI]: -0.595 [-0.943 to -0.248]), lower levels of independence (B [95% CI]: -3.605 [-5.705 to -1.505]), increased likelihood of receiving informal care (OR [95% CI]: 6.41 [1.50-27.32]), and increased likelihood of depressive symptoms (OR [95% CI]: 4.60 [1.22-17.40]). Conclusion: Cognitive impairment poststroke is associated with a range of worse outcomes. More effective interventions are needed to improve outcomes for this vulnerable group of patients.
Keyphrases
- cognitive impairment
- depressive symptoms
- end stage renal disease
- healthcare
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- palliative care
- chronic kidney disease
- physical activity
- young adults
- atrial fibrillation
- peritoneal dialysis
- metabolic syndrome
- adipose tissue
- social support
- blood brain barrier
- sleep quality
- health insurance