Interactions of Cognitive and Physical Functions Associated with Toilet Independence in Stroke Patients

Every year, approximately 17 million people will experience their first stroke,1 which remains the second leading cause of death worldwide, with 5 ·5 million deaths in 2016.2 The mean global lifetime risk of stroke increased from 22.8% in 1990 to 24.9% in 2016.3 Also, stroke causes a greater range and complexity of disabilities compared to other chronic diseases.4,5 According to the World Health Organization, stroke causes permanent disabilit y to 5 million people each year.6 Following a stroke, there are various physical and cognitive impairments such as sensorimotor deficit of upper and lower limbs on the side contralateral to the brain lesion,7 dysphagia,7 muscle weakness on the side ipsilateral to the brain lesion,8 unilateral spatia l neglect,9 and cognitive dysfunction7.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research