Longitudinal changes in life-space mobility and the factors influencing it among chronic community-dwelling post-stroke patients

CONCLUSIONS: Life-space mobility may persistently decline, and gait function may be a determinant influencing these changes in community-dwelling chronic post-stroke patients.Implications for RehabilitationLimited life-space mobility leads to less frequent participation in social activities and an increased risk of adverse health outcomes such as hospitalization.Changes in life-space mobility should be considered in the rehabilitation care plan for chronic post-stroke patients.Life-space mobility may decline persistently in stable post-stroke patients, even if they have periodically received day-care rehabilitation services.Since gait speed is a predominant factor affecting life-space mobility, regular assessment of gait function and appropriate strategies are needed to prevent deterioration of gait speed in chronic post-stroke patients.PMID:34894964 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2021.2001054
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Source Type: research