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Chronic Kidney Disease and Functional Outcomes 6 Months after Ischemic Stroke: A Prospective Multicenter Study
This study is an interim report of the Korean Stroke Cohort for Functioning and Rehabilitation. The sample included 2,037 ischemic stroke patients aged 18 years or older. The FIM and K-MBI scores were assessed at discharge and at 6 months after the onset of stroke. The estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) was calculated using the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration equation. CKD was defined as an eGFR
Source: Neuroepidemiology - November 27, 2015 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Stroke Belt Birth State and Late-life Cognition in The Study of Healthy Aging in African Americans (STAR)
CONCLUSION: Black Americans born in the Stroke Belt had worse late-life cognition than those born elsewhere, underscoring the importance of early-life exposures on brain health.PMID:34509621 | DOI:10.1016/j.annepidem.2021.09.001
Source: Annals of Epidemiology - September 12, 2021 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Kristen M George Rachel L Peterson Paola Gilsanz Lisa L Barnes Elizabeth Rose Mayeda M Maria Glymour Dan M Mungas Charles S DeCarli Rachel A Whitmer Source Type: research

Health promotion interventions for increasing stroke awareness in ethnic minorities: a systematic review of the literature
Conclusions: Eleven case reports and four RCTs provide evidence about stroke awareness interventions organized in the US. The studies provide only partial and inconclusive evidence about the effectiveness of the interventions. Hence, further research is needed on different countries and ethnic minorities.
Source: Epidemiologic Perspectives and Innovations - April 28, 2014 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Paolo GardoisAndrew BoothElizabeth GoyderTony Ryan Source Type: research

Cross-cultural adaptation of the stroke action test for Italian- speaking people
Conclusions: The process used to perform the cross-cultural adaptation of the questionnaire was successful. The Italian version of STAT demonstrated good acceptability and psychometric properties and is now available to assess stroke awareness in Italian people.
Source: Epidemiologic Perspectives and Innovations - May 9, 2015 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Licia DentiBarbara MarcominiSilvia RivaPeter SchulzCaterina Caminitifor EROI (Educazione e Ritardo di Ospedalizzazione per Ictus) study group Source Type: research

Main barriers to effective implementation of stroke care pathways in France: a qualitative study
Conclusion: Lack of resources was considered to be the chief obstacle to effective SCP implementation. However, the main weakness of existing SCPs was poor communication and cooperation among health professionals and among facilities. We intend to use this knowledge to construct a robust set of quality indicators for use in SCP quality improvement initiatives, in comparisons between SCPs, and in the assessment of the effective implementation of clinical practice guidelines.
Source: Epidemiologic Perspectives and Innovations - February 28, 2014 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Kristel GacheHenri LeleuGérard NitenbergFrance WoimantMarie FerruaEtienne Minvielle Source Type: research

Neighborhood geographic disparities in heart attack and stroke mortality: Comparison of global and local modeling approaches
This study investigated neighborhood geographic disparities in myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke mortality risks in middle Tennessee and identified determinants of observed disparities. Descriptive and spatial analyses were performed on MI and stroke mortality data covering the time period 1999–2007. Besag, York and Molliè (BYM) model was used to investigate spatial patterns. Global (BYM) and local models [Poisson Geographically Weighted Generalized Linear Models (GWGLM)] were used to investigate determinants of the identified spatial patterns. Significant (p <0.05) differences in mortality risks by sex, race...
Source: Spatial and Spatio-temporal Epidemiology - November 20, 2014 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

The experiences of spousal and adult child caregivers of stroke survivors in transitional care: A qualitative systematic review
CONCLUSION: Spousal and adult child caregivers faced multiple barriers during transitional care, such as the lack of resources and an inability to cope with changes in their lives. Support and adequate preparation were key facilitators in easing stroke caregivers into their role.IMPACT: The findings from this review can be used to guide future implementations of caregiver education programmes and comprehensive discharge planning for stroke survivors.PMID:35986588 | DOI:10.1111/jan.15420
Source: Adv Data - August 20, 2022 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Wen Xiu Samantha See Toh Wei Heong Joshua Lim Piyanee Yobas Siriwan Lim Source Type: research

Effectiveness of technology-based interventions on psychological morbidities, quality of life for informal caregivers of stroke survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis
CONCLUSION: Technology-based interventions had beneficial effects in alleviating depressive symptoms among informal caregivers.IMPACT: Technology-based interventions serve as a support mechanism for informal caregivers of stroke survivors who face time-constrains. Further high-quality randomized controlled trials are warranted to elucidate sustainability, optimal format and dosage of intervention.PMID:34904746 | DOI:10.1111/jan.15130
Source: Adv Data - December 14, 2021 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Wei Jien Chin Yun Ling Selina Ho Sheena Ramazanu Sakiko Itoh Piyanee Klainin-Yobas Xi Vivien Wu Source Type: research

Early Life Risk Factors for Stroke and Cognitive Impairment
Abstract Cerebrovascular disease may present in later life with stroke or cognitive impairment and dementia, or may be silent, with changes seen incidentally on imaging or pathology. Midlife vascular risk factors such as hypertension, smoking and diabetes are well recognised. However, factors from much earlier in life may contribute to later vascular risk. In this commentary, we outline the importance of considering the whole life course in the development of cerebrovascular disease. We consider mainly factors from childhood, childhood intelligence test scores, education and socioeconomic status, which have been s...
Source: Current Epidemiology Reports - July 4, 2015 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Investigation of selection bias in the association of race with prevalent atrial fibrillation in a national cohort study: REasons for Geographic And Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS).
CONCLUSIONS: These findings suggest that selection bias is not a viable explanation for the higher prevalence of self-reported AF among whites in population studies such as REGARDS. PMID: 27480477 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Annals of Epidemiology - July 12, 2016 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Thacker EL, Soliman EZ, Pulley L, Safford MM, Howard G, Howard VJ Tags: Ann Epidemiol Source Type: research

Sex differences in the relationship between socioeconomic status and cardiovascular disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusions Reduction of socioeconomic inequalities in CHD and CVD outcomes might require different approaches for men and women.
Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - May 12, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Backholer, K., Peters, S. A. E., Bots, S. H., Peeters, A., Huxley, R. R., Woodward, M. Tags: SES [amp ] health Source Type: research

Self-report of chronic diseases in old-aged individuals: extent of agreement with general practitioner medical records in the German AugUR study
Conclusion Self-reports may be an effective tool to assess diabetes and cancer in observational studies in the old and very old aged. In contrast, self-reports on heart failure, musculoskeletal, kidney or lung diseases may be substantially imprecise.
Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - October 10, 2022 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Steinkirchner, A. B., Zimmermann, M. E., Donhauser, F. J., Dietl, A., Brandl, C., Koller, M., Loss, J., Heid, I. M., Stark, K. J. Tags: Open access Original research Source Type: research

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