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ReviewSaudi medical journal2026

Post-Stroke Fatigue in Saudi Arabia:

Saad Z Alqahtani

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Review in Saudi medical journal, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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Saad Z AlqahtaniDepartment of Physical Therapy, College of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0009-0009-4360-3251

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Post-stroke fatigue (PSF) is a major consequence of stroke, with a prevalence of approximately 42-53% among stroke survivors. However, over the last 2 decades, only a few studies have explored PSF in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Findings from these studies show that PSF negatively impacts the quality of life of individuals with stroke. Furthermore, they emphasize the need for education for both health care providers and patients regarding PSF. This call-to-action mini narrative review identifies knowledge gaps and provides recommendations for both researchers and policymakers, including the need for standardized management and the exploration of hospital environment settings. Specifically, it urges investigation into the prevalence and possible coping strategies for PSF from a cultural perspective. Finally, it highlighted crucial future research direction regarding possibility of the potential long-term effects of PSF on individuals with stroke in KSA.

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FatigueStrokeHumansPrevalenceQuality of LifeSaudi ArabiaBarriersChallengesPost-stroke fatiguePrevalenceSaudi ArabiaStroke

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PMID42238208
PMCPMC13217631

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