Sophie Broussy, Florence Saillour-Glenisson, B García-Lorenzo, Francois Rouanet, Emilie Lesaine, Melanie Maugeais, Florence Aly, Bertrand Glize, Roger Salamon, Igor Sibon
Introduction: Knowledge about residual deficiencies and their consequences on daily life activities among stroke patients living at home 1-year after the initial event managed in stroke units is poor. This multi-dimensional study assessed the types of deficiencies, their frequency and the consequences that the specific stroke had upon the daily life of patients. Methods: A cross-sectional survey, assessing, using standardized scales, 1 year post-stroke disabilities, limitations of activities, participation and quality of life, was carried out by telephone interview and by mail in a sample of stroke patients who returned home after having been initially managed in a stroke unit...
2019: Frontiers in Neurology