Employment status, social function decline and caregiver burden among stroke survivors. A South Indian study

Conclusions: Loss of occupation among stroke survivors is high. The decline in social function among stroke survivors and caregivers was significant. Even though functional disability contributed to employment loss and social function decline among stroke survivors, it did not have a significant impact on caregiver burden.

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Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - July 29, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Sapna Erat Sreedharan, J.P. Unnikrishnan, M.G. Amal, B.S. Shibi, Sankara Sarma, P.N. Sylaja Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research