A retrospective examination of pain in acute stroke at hospital discharge

Pain is an overlooked sequela of stroke. Persistent pain after stroke is an underrecognized experience and significantly impacts survivors ’ function, ability to participate in rehabilitation, and quality of life. The aim of this retrospective, observational study is to examine the incidence of pain at the acute hospitalization period immediately after stroke, to identify the characteristics of those reporting pain at discharge, and to compare pain reporting between stroke and non-stroke hospital controls.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research