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Examining Stroke Treatment for People with Disability
As stroke researchers continue to make breakthroughs to improve care, this has led to patients who had a disability before the stroke being overlooked
Source: Disabled World - January 3, 2023 Category: Disability Tags: Stroke Source Type: news

1 in 3 American Adults May Have Already Had a Warning Stroke
35% of respondents reported having experienced at least one sign of a warning stroke, called a transient ischemic attack or TIA
Source: Disabled World - May 2, 2017 Category: Disability Tags: Stroke Source Type: news

Stroke Affects More Than Just Physical Functioning
After a stroke, people who have only mild disability can often have hidden problems that can really affect their quality of life
Source: Disabled World - April 2, 2018 Category: Disability Tags: Stroke Source Type: news

Newborns Who Experience Stroke Regain Language Function in Opposite Side of Brain
Researchers extending study of brain function after perinatal stroke looking at both left and right brain strokes and also whether brain functions other than language are relocated and where
Source: Disabled World - February 17, 2018 Category: Disability Tags: Stroke Source Type: news

Sexual Dysfunction in a Nigerian Stroke Cohort: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
In conclusion, the stroke survivors have significant lower sexual functioning and h igher sexual dysfunction compared with apparently healthy controls which suggest that stroke impacted sexual functionality in post-stroke individuals. Being a female and/or with increase in age are significant associated factors to low sexual functioning.
Source: Sexuality and Disability - May 2, 2017 Category: Disability Source Type: research

Female Spouses’ Perceptions of the Sexual Relationship with Stroke-Affected Partners
Abstract Sexuality is known to be important for couples’ function after stroke. Although maintaining a satisfying sexual life has a positive influence on self-esteem and predicts overall quality of life, there has been little focus on healthy spouses’ sexuality after stroke. The purpose of this Norwegian study is to provide an interpretation of the influence of stroke on female spouses’ sexual relationship with their disabled partner after stroke. Sexuality is understood as an integral and inseparable part of a person’s personality and a basic aspect of being human. A phenomenological hermeneutic approach ...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - July 9, 2015 Category: Disability Source Type: research

Sexuality and Intimacy Following Stroke: Perspectives of Partners
AbstractIntimacy and sexuality can make vital contributions to quality of life but may become complicated or problematic for stroke survivors and their partners/spouses. Several studies have focused on survivor feelings and perceptions of post-stroke sexuality, but partners are generally neglected. The purpose of this project is to identify partner perspectives and experiences related to intimacy and sexuality following a stroke. Nine participants were interviewed in person or by phone about relationship changes and their information, supports or resources regarding intimacy and sexuality. Transcripts were analyzed using t...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - August 18, 2018 Category: Disability Source Type: research

Counselled Patients with Stroke Still Experience Sexual and Relational Problems 1 –5 Years After Stroke Rehabilitation
AbstractTo describe sexual functioning/satisfaction and relational satisfaction of patients with stroke who received sexual counselling during their rehabilitation 1 –5 years thereafter. All adult patients with stroke admitted to one Dutch Rehabilitation Centre between January 2010 and January 2014 with at least two consultations with a sexologist were invited to participate in this cross-sectional survey study. Patients were asked to complete a questionnaire on sexual functioning, relational satisfaction (Maudsley Marital Questionnaire, 0–80; low–high dissatisfaction), health-related quality of life (HRQoL) short-f...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - April 27, 2020 Category: Disability Source Type: research

Sexual Rehabilitation After a Stroke: A Multi-site Qualitative Study About Influencing Factors and Strategies to Improve Services
This study aimed to better understand the factors influencing the provision of sexuality-related post-stroke rehabilitation services by clinicians on different sites and to explore strategies to improve post-stroke rehabilitation services with stakeholders. A qualitative study with co-design methods was conducted with 20 clinicians from five post-stroke rehabilitation centers in Canada, 1 manager and 1 patient-partner. Participants either took part in a focus group or in sessions of an adapted version of the LEGO Serious Play method to explore influencing factors and strategies of improvement in relation to post-stroke sex...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - May 24, 2023 Category: Disability Source Type: research

Priorities and Needs Regarding Sexual Rehabilitation for Individuals in the Subacute Phase Post-stroke
This study is among the first to identify priorities and needs related to sexuality for clients in subacute phase of stroke rehabilitation and their clinicians.
Source: Sexuality and Disability - October 26, 2020 Category: Disability Source Type: research

Recommendations for Reducing Death and Disability Among Stroke Victims
To reduce death and disability among stroke victims - and help healthcare providers lower rates of life-threatening venous thromboembolism (VTE) in ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patients – leading neurological health and patient safety experts will release Stroke VTE Safety Recommendations during the International Stroke Conference (ISC) 2015, February 11-13 in Nashville.
Source: Disabled World - February 10, 2015 Category: Disability Tags: Events Source Type: news

Stroke and Migraine Headaches in Females
A stroke happens when part of a person's brain is deprived of its blood supply. There are two main types of stroke, one of which is suggested to have a link with certain types of migraine headaches. Migraine affects three times as many women as men, yet the incidence of stroke is twice as high in men as it is in women.
Source: Disabled World - September 11, 2014 Category: Disability Tags: Female Health Source Type: news

Quality of Life of Stroke Survivors and Their Informal Caregivers: A Prospective Study
Stroke is a major health burden worldwide. Healthcare improvements have led to increased survival among stroke patients; however, the disability level remains high. These patients require assistance from caregivers, particularly in the first year after stroke. Longitudinal studies of quality of life (QoL) and the factors associated with QoL for both patients and caregivers are limited.
Source: Disability and Health Journal - November 19, 2015 Category: Disability Authors: Enkhzaya Chuluunbaatar, Yiing-Jenq Chou, Christy Pu Source Type: research