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Health literacy is associated with less depression symptoms, higher perceived recovery, higher perceived participation, and walking ability one year after stroke - a cross-sectional study
CONCLUSION: The association between health literacy and mental, physical, and social functioning 12-months post-discharge suggests that health literacy is an important factor to consider in post-stroke rehabilitation. Longitudinal studies of health literacy in people with stroke are warranted to explore the underlying reasons for these associations.PMID:36803670 | DOI:10.1080/10749357.2023.2178133
Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - February 21, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Maria Flink Sebastian Lindblom Lena von Koch Axel C Carlsson Charlotte Ytterberg Source Type: research

All-cause mortality for cohabiting spouses of stroke survivors: Evidence from Swedish national registries.
CONCLUSION: Spouses of stroke survivors have higher mortality rates than a matched reference population that persist for a minimum of 5 years. Policy-makers should acknowledge and address the health status of spouses when evaluating and planning the health and social care of stroke survivors. PMID: 33048024 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - October 13, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Persson J, Sheehan OC, Strömberg U, Roth DL Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research

Methodological issues on inter-rater reliability of the Swedish modified version of the Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke Patients (SwePASS).
PMID: 31613709 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - October 14, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Naderi M, Sabour S Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research

Very early cognitive screening and return to work after stroke.
Conclusions: Screening for cognitive impairments at 36-48-h post stroke is apparently too early for predicting RTW, and thus cannot be the sole basis for discharge planning after stroke. Additional research is needed to further analyze cognitive function early after stroke and RTW. PMID: 31369365 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - July 31, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Westerlind E, Abzhandadze T, Rafsten L, Persson HC, Sunnerhagen KS Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research

Inter-rater reliability of the Swedish modified version of the Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke Patients (SwePASS) in the acute phase after stroke.
CONCLUSIONS: The SwePASS shows an acceptable inter-rater reliability, albeit with potential for improvement. The reliability can be improved by a consensus how to interpret the scale between the raters prior to implementation in the clinic. PMID: 30983553 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - April 13, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Bergqvist GM, Nasic S, U Persson C Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research

Inequities in access to inpatient rehabilitation after stroke: an international scoping review.
Conclusion Recommendations regarding which patients with moderate and severe strokes should access ongoing rehabilitation are inconsistent. Clinical practice guidelines from different countries regarding post-stroke rehabilitation do not always reflect the evidence regarding the likely benefits to people with stroke. Inequity in access to rehabilitation after stroke is an international issue. PMID: 28835194 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - August 23, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Lynch EA, Cadilhac DA, Luker JA, Hillier SL Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research