ArticleJournal of the neurological sciences2019
Fall risk in stroke survivors: Effects of stroke plus dementia and reduced motor functional capacity.
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- Global prevalence of falls in the older adults: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2022Pooled it
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- Specific Mode Electroacupuncture Stimulation Mediates the Delivery of NGF Across the Hippocampus Blood-Brain Barrier Through p65-VEGFA-TJs to Improve the Cognitive Function of MCAO/R Convalescent Rats.Molecular neurobiology · 2025Article
- Incidence and dynamics of mobility device use among community-dwelling older adults in the United States.Journal of elder policy · 2024Article
- Exploring the association between activities of daily living ability and injurious falls in older stroke patients with different activity ranges.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Bolstering Cognitive and Locomotor Function in Post-Stroke Dementia Using Human-Robotic Interactive Gait Training.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- Effects of Compression Stockings on Body Balance in Hemiplegic Patients with Subacute Stroke.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- The bidirectional relationship between homebound status and falls among older adults: a longitudinal study.BMC geriatrics · 2022Article
- Force-Control vs. Strength Training: The Effect on Gait Variability in Stroke Survivors.Frontiers in neurology · 2021Article
- Clinical Observation of Comfort Nursing Combined With Continuous Nursing Intervention After Discharge on Improving Pressure Ulcers, Falls, Quality of Life, and Prognosis in Patients With Intracerebral Hemorrhage.Frontiers in surgery · 2021Article
- Assessing the risk for falls among Portuguese community-dwelling stroke survivors. Are we using the better tools? Observational study.Porto biomedical journalArticle
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Abstract
backgroundDespite extensive research on falls among individuals with stroke, little is known regarding the impact of neurological conditions with comorbid diagnoses and motor functional capacity on the risk of falls in these individuals. Hence, the purpose of this study was to determine the fall risk and the contribution of reduced motor functional capacity to fall risk in individuals with stroke, dementia, and stroke plus dementia.
methodsData from the National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS), a nationally-representative sample of Medicare beneficiaries, were analyzed for this cross-sectional study. The odds of self-reported falls within the past month in three subgroups of neurological conditions [stroke (n = 751), dementia (n = 369), and stroke plus dementia (n = 141)] were evaluated with a reference group of individuals with no stroke/dementia [i.e., controls (n = 6337)] using logistic regression models.
resultsThe prevalence of a recent fall was significantly higher (P < .05) in the three neurological disorder groups compared with controls. After adjusting for sociodemographics, mobility device use, and other comorbidities (i.e., chronic disease, vision impairment, and major surgery), the odds of a recent fall were significantly elevated in individuals with stroke (odds ratio [OR] = 1.45), dementia (OR = 2.45), and stroke plus dementia (OR = 2.64) compared with controls. After further adjustment for the lower motor functional capacity, the elevated odds in individuals with stroke were attenuated (OR = 1.16); however, the odds remained significantly elevated in individuals with dementia (OR = 1.67) and stroke plus dementia (OR = 1.82).
conclusionFindings indicate that the odds for falls in stroke survivors are elevated in the presence of comorbid dementia. Further, lower motor functional capacity accounted for increased likelihood of a fall in individuals with stroke, but it was not sufficient to account for the increased likelihood of a fall in individuals with dementia or stroke plus dementia. Thus, interventions focusing on secondary prevention of dementia and improving motor functional capacity may reduce fall risk in individuals with stroke.
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