Subacute stroke: < em > new-onset poststroke < /em > bladder and bowel dysfunctions and possible associated factors

CONCLUSIONS: Poststroke bladder and bowel dysfunctions are highly prevalent. Being aware of their epidemiology helps draw attention to patients at higher risk of developing these dysfunctions, enhancing the rehabilitation process.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONPoststroke bladder and bowel dysfunctions are highly prevalent and under-recognised consequences of stroke.Being aware of their epidemiology and associated factors may help identify patients at higher risk of developing these dysfunctions.It is necessary to raise clinical awareness to ensure a more efficient diagnostic and therapeutic approach, enhancing patients' rehabilitation process, quality of life and lowering collateral societal burden.PMID:36960634 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2023.2189317

Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - March 24, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Rafaela Rodrigues Evangelista Bruno Silva Lopes David Coutinho Elisa Moreira Andreia Silva Pedro Leonel Almeida Vera Ermida Jorge Caldas Ana Gomes Il ídia Carmezim Viviana Barreira Lara Pinheiro-Guedes Source Type: research