The severity of cognitive deficits predicts return to work after a first-ever ischaemic stroke
Conclusions
The initial cognitive severity of stroke predicts the later inability to return to work. The benefits of neuropsychological assessments within the first weeks after stroke are emphasised.
Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry - Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Kauranen, T., Turunen, K., Laari, S., Mustanoja, S., Baumann, P., Poutiainen, E. Tags: JNNP Patients' choice, Stroke Cerebrovascular disease Source Type: research
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