Changes in Functional Outcome Over the First Year After Stroke: An Observational Study From the Swedish Stroke Register [Clinical Sciences]

Conclusions— Transition from ADL independence to dependence was observed in a high proportion of patients between 3 and 12 months, challenging the common belief that functioning after stroke is stable beyond 3 months. Deterioration occurred more commonly in women, among whom 1/6 converted to dependency.
Source: Stroke - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Acute Cerebral Infarction Clinical Sciences Source Type: research