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IJERPH, Vol. 20, Pages 4490: Audit as a Tool for Improving the Quality of Stroke Care: A Review
Conclusions: A clinical audit highlights any deviations from clinical best practices in order to identify the causes of inefficient procedures so that changes can be implemented to improve the care system. In the rehabilitation phase, the audit is effective for improving the quality of care processes.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - March 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Irene Cappadona Francesco Corallo Davide Cardile Augusto Ielo Placido Bramanti Viviana Lo Buono Rosella Ciurleo Giangaetano D ’Aleo Maria Cristina De Cola Tags: Review Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 20, Pages 5908: Effect of Individualized Coaching at Home on Quality of Life in Subacute Stroke Patients
Discussion: Our study shows a significant difference in the Global QOL index (EQ-5D-5L) between the two groups of subacute stroke patients after 6 months of the individualized coaching program, which combined home visits and weekly telephone calls.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - May 22, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Rodeline Telfils Axelle Gelineau Jean-Christophe Daviet Justine Lacroix Benoit Borel Emna Toulgui Maxence Compagnat St éphane Mandigout Tags: Article Source Type: research

Effect modification by high-concentration duration in the association between particulate matters and stroke hospital admissions among hypertension patients in Beijing, China
AbstractTo investigate the associations between particulate matter (PM) and hospital admissions for stroke and its subtypes among hypertension patients. We proposed a new modifier named high-concentration duration (HCD). Data on daily hospital admissions, air pollution, and meteorological factors were collected from 2014 to 2018 in Beijing, China. We included all patients with hypertension who were admitted to hospitals of secondary-level and above for stroke. Time-series analysis was conducted by fitting a generalized additive model. An interaction term of daily concentration and an HCD stratum indicator were included in ...
Source: Air Quality, Atmosphere and Health - August 15, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 13, Pages 1016: Polymorphism of the XRCC1 Gene Is Associated with Susceptibility and Short-Term Recovery of Ischemic Stroke
Conclusions: Our study suggests that the g enetic variant of XRCC1 rs25487 may contribute to the etiology of ischemic stroke.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - October 16, 2016 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Wei He Peng Huang Dinghua Liu Lingling Zhong Rongbin Yu Jianan Li Tags: Article Source Type: research

Neurosteroids and Ischemic Stroke: Progesterone a Promising Agent in Reducing the Brain Injury in Ischemic Stroke.
Authors: Andrabi SS, Parvez S, Tabassum H Abstract Progesterone (P4), a well-known neurosteroid, is produced by ovaries and placenta in females and by adrenal glands in both sexes. Progesterone is also synthesized by central nervous system (CNS) tissues to perform various vital neurological functions in the brain. Apart from performing crucial reproductive functions, it also plays a pivotal role in neurogenesis, regeneration, cognition, mood, inflammation, and myelination in the CNS. A substantial body of experimental evidence from animal models documents the neuroprotective role of P4 in various CNS injury models,...
Source: Journal of Environmental Pathology, Toxicology and Oncology - December 30, 2017 Category: Environmental Health Tags: J Environ Pathol Toxicol Oncol Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 15, Pages 721: Effects of Mind-Body Exercises for Mood and Functional Capabilities in Patients with Stroke: An Analytical Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
Conclusions: as add-on treatments, the MB exercises may potentially improve depression, activities of daily living, and mobility of these post-stroke patients. Future studies with more robust methodology will be needed to provide a more definitive conclusion.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 11, 2018 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Liye Zou Albert Yeung Nan Zeng Chaoyi Wang Li Sun Garrett Thomas Huiru Wang Tags: Review Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 15, Pages 2532: Effect of Comorbidity Assessed by the Charlson Comorbidity Index on the Length of Stay, Costs and Mortality among Older Adults Hospitalised for Acute Stroke
ngas Danny Liew The burden of comorbidity among stroke patients is high. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of comorbidity on the length of stay (LOS), costs, and mortality among older adults hospitalised for acute stroke. Among 776 older adults (mean age 80.1 ± 8.3 years; 46.7% female) hospitalised for acute stroke during July 2013 to December 2015 at a tertiary hospital in Melbourne, Australia, we collected data on LOS, costs, and discharge outcomes. Comorbidity was assessed via the Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI), where a CCI score of 0–1 was considered low and a CCI &...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - November 12, 2018 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Richard Ofori-Asenso Ella Zomer Ken Lee Chin Si Si Peter Markey Mark Tacey Andrea J. Curtis Sophia Zoungas Danny Liew Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 3472: Exploration of Medical Trajectories of Stroke Patients Based on Group-Based Trajectory Modeling
In this study, we used group-based trajectory modeling (GBTM) to study the characteristics of various groups of patients hospitalized with ACVD. In this research, the patient data were derived from the 1 million sampled cases in the National Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD) in Taiwan. Cases who had been admitted to hospitals fewer than four times or more than eight times were excluded. Characteristics of the ACVD patients were collected, including age, mortality rate, medical expenditure, and length of hospital stay for each admission. We then performed GBTM to examine hospitalization patterns in patients who had...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - September 17, 2019 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Ting-Ying Chien Mei-Lien Lee Wan-Ling Wu Hsien-Wei Ting Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 17, Pages 113: Feasibility, Safety and Efficacy of a Virtual Reality Exergame System to Supplement Upper Extremity Rehabilitation Post-Stroke: A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial and Proof of Principle
Conclusion: Using virtual reality exergaming technology as an adjunct to traditional therapy is feasible and safe in post-stroke rehabilitation and may be beneficial to upper extremity functional recovery.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - December 22, 2019 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Nahid Norouzi-Gheidari Alejandro Hernandez Philippe S. Archambault Johanne Higgins Lise Poissant Dahlia Kairy Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 17, Pages 4109: Immediate Effects of Tibialis Anterior and Calf Muscle Taping on Center of Pressure Excursion in Chronic Stroke Patients: A Cross-Over Study
This study investigated the use of kinesiology tape for patients with spasticity of ankle muscles after stroke. This study had a randomized, repeated measures design, and evaluated the immediate effect of kinesiology tape on the center of pressure (COP) excursion when applied to the calf and tibialis anterior muscles in stroke survivors. We determined that the taping attachment direction affects the COP movement. Twenty subjects were randomly assigned to the tibialis anterior taping condition, calf taping condition, or nontaping condition. Condition excursion was assessed. The measured variables included the paretic side a...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - June 8, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Park Kim Oh Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 17, Pages 5233: Return to Work and Quality of Life after Stroke in Italy: A Study on the Efficacy of Technologically Assisted Neurorehabilitation
olucci Marco Iosa Cerebrovascular diseases, including stroke, are historically considered diseases of old adults so only in a few studies has “return to work” (RTW) been considered as an index of rehabilitative outcome. At the moment, data on RTW in patients with stroke are highly variable: four different reviews reported the following ranges: 11–85%, 19–73%, 22–53%, and 40–45%. The absence of re-integration to work after a stroke is shown to be associated with an increase of cardiac disorders and depression, with a higher level of mo...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - July 19, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Sheyda Ghanbari Ghoshchi Sara De Angelis Giovanni Morone Monica Panigazzi Benedetta Persechino Marco Tramontano Edda Capodaglio Pierluigi Zoccolotti Stefano Paolucci Marco Iosa Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 17, Pages 8788: Usability and Acceptability of a Novel Secondary Prevention Initiative Targeting Physical Activity for Individuals after a Transient Ischaemic Attack or ”Minor” Stroke: A Qualitative Study
Donnelly Behavioural interventions that address cardiovascular risk factors such as physical inactivity and hypertension help reduce recurrence risk following a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or ”minor” stroke, but an optimal approach for providing secondary prevention is unclear. After developing an initial draft of an innovative manual for patients, aiming to promote secondary prevention following TIA or minor stroke, we aimed to explore views about its usability and acceptability amongst relevant stakeholders. We held three focus group discussions with 18 participants (people who had...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - November 26, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Heron O ’Connor Kee Mant Cupples Donnelly Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 18, Pages 583: Impact of Somatosensory Training on Neural and Functional Recovery of Lower Extremity in Patients with Chronic Stroke: A Single Blind Controlled Randomized Trial
er R. Elserougy Recovery of lower extremity (LE) function in chronic stroke patients is considered a barrier to community reintegration. An adequate training program is required to improve neural and functional performance of the affected LE in chronic stroke patients. The current study aimed to evaluate the effect of somatosensory rehabilitation on neural and functional recovery of LE in stroke patients. Thirty male and female patients were recruited and randomized to equal groups: control group (GI) and intervention group (GII). All patients were matched for age, duration of stroke, and degree of motor impairment of ...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - January 12, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Reem M. Alwhaibi Noha F. Mahmoud Mye A. Basheer Hoda M. Zakaria Mahmoud Y. Elzanaty Walaa M. Ragab Nisreen N. Al Awaji Hager R. Elserougy Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 18, Pages 813: Hybrid Decision Support to Monitor Atrial Fibrillation for Stroke Prevention
liver Faust In this paper, we discuss hybrid decision support to monitor atrial fibrillation for stroke prevention. Hybrid decision support takes the form of human experts and machine algorithms working cooperatively on a diagnosis. The link to stroke prevention comes from the fact that patients with Atrial Fibrillation (AF) have a fivefold increased stroke risk. Early diagnosis, which leads to adequate AF treatment, can decrease the stroke risk by 66% and thereby prevent stroke. The monitoring service is based on Heart Rate (HR) measurements. The resulting signals are communicated and stored with Internet of Things (I...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - January 19, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Ningrong Lei Murtadha Kareem Seung Ki Moon Edward J. Ciaccio U Rajendra Acharya Oliver Faust Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 18, Pages 3721: Effects of Mirror Therapy Combined with EMG-Triggered Functional Electrical Stimulation to Improve on Standing Balance and Gait Ability in Patient with Chronic Stroke
This study was performed to evaluate the effects of EMG-triggered functional electrical stimulation on balance and gait ability on patient with Chronic Stroke. A total of 60 chronic stroke patients were divided into mirror treatment and functional electrical (MT-EF) Group, MT group, CON group. Each group performed 60 min a day five times a week for eight weeks. MT-FE group was performed 30 min five times a week for eight weeks in mirror therapy process with EMG-FES. MT group performed 30 min five times a week for eight weeks in mirror therapy process. CON group was performed 30 min five times a week for eight weeks in cons...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 2, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Dong-Hoon Kim Sang-Hun Jang Tags: Article Source Type: research