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Prevention, management, and rehabilitation of stroke in low- and middle-income countries.
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56 citing papers in PubMed, 7 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 130 citations in OpenAlex.
- Post-Stroke Depression and Determinants in Ethiopia; A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.International journal of methods in psychiatric research · 2026Pooled it
- Tertiary prevention interventions for patients with stroke in African countries: a systematic review.BMJ open · 2025Pooled it
- A meta-analysis of resveratrol protects against cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury: Evidence from rats studies and insight into molecular mechanisms.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2022Pooled it
- The burden of stroke and modifiable risk factors in Ethiopia: A systemic review and meta-analysis.PloS one · 2021Pooled it
- Magnitude of risk factors and in-hospital mortality of stroke in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC neurology · 2020Pooled it
- Pragmatic Solutions for Stroke Recovery and Improved Quality of Life in Low- and Middle-Income Countries-A Systematic Review.Frontiers in neurology · 2020Pooled it
- Presentation, Evaluation, Management, and Outcomes of Acute Stroke in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Neuroepidemiology · 2018Pooled it
- Online Community Support for Stroke Survivors and Caregivers: Scoping Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Article
- Adaptation of the Quick Aphasia Battery into Urdu and establishment of its psychometric properties.PloS one · 2026Article
- Trends of ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke hospitalizations in Hungary between 2010 and 2023: a nationwide, retrospective analysis of real-world data.BMC health services research · 2025Article
- A Three-Decade Analysis of Ischemic Stroke in India: Mortality, Morbidity, and Risk Factors Using the Global Burden of Diseases Study from 1990 to 2019.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- A Multi-Sector Mixed Methods Study of Stroke Services in the Philippines: Insights From Government Officials and Organisational Leaders.The International journal of health planning and management · 2025Article
- Barriers and facilitators for stroke patients' adherence to rehabilitation in China: a qualitative study based on medical experts.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Stroke burden in North Africa and the Middle East, 1990-2021: an analysis based on the global burden of disease study.BMC neurology · 2025Article
- Immersive Virtual Reality in Stroke Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Its Efficacy in Upper Limb Recovery.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
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- Self-rehabilitation strategy for rural community-dwelling stroke survivors in a lower-middle income country: a modified Delphi study.PloS one · 2025Article
- Stroke mortality negatively associated with health, education, and safety: an ecological study, Minas Gerais, 2014-2022.Epidemiologia e servicos de saude : revista do Sistema Unico de Saude do Brasil · 2025Article
- Task-oriented training in stroke rehabilitation: Qualitative study on perspectives and challenges among Pakistani physiotherapists.PloS one · 2025Article
- Combating stroke prevention in low and middle income countries.Neurosurgical review · 2024Article
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11 authors at 8 institutions in 5 countries.
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Abstract
Although stroke incidence in high-income countries (HICs) decreased over the past four decades, it increased dramatically in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In this review, we describe the current status of primary prevention, treatment, and management of acute stroke and secondary prevention of and rehabilitation after stroke in LMICs. Although surveillance, screening, and accurate diagnosis are important for stroke prevention, LMICs face challenges in these areas due to lack of resources, awareness, and technical capacity. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, such as no tobacco use, healthful diet, and physical activity are important strategies for both primary and secondary prevention of stroke. Controlling high blood pressure is also critically important in the general population and in the acute stage of hemorrhagic stroke. Additional primary prevention strategies include community-based education programs, polypill, prevention and management of atrial fibrillation, and digital health technology. For treatment of stroke during the acute stage, specific surgical procedures and medications are recommended, and inpatient stroke care units have been proven to provide high quality care. Patients with a chronic condition like stroke may require lifelong pharmaceutical treatment, lifestyle maintenance and self-management skills, and caregiver and family support, in order to achieve optimal health outcomes. Rehabilitation improves physical, speech, and cognitive functioning of disabled stroke patients. It is expected that home- or community-based services and tele-rehabilitation may hold special promise for stroke patients in LMICs.
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