Impact of rehabilitation dose on body mass index change in older acute patients with stroke: a retrospective observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

It is established that a low body mass index (BMI) correlates with a diminished home discharge rate and a decline in activities of daily living (ADL) capacity among elderly stroke patients. Nevertheless, there exists a paucity of knowledge regarding strategies to mitigate BMI reduction during the acute phase. This investigation seeks to elucidate the impact of rehabilitation dose, as determined by both physical and occupational therapy, on BMI alterations, positing that a heightened rehabilitation dose could thwart BMI decline.

Methods

This retrospective, observational study was conducted in the stroke unit of a university hospital. Enrollees comprised individuals aged ≥65 years, hospitalized for stroke, and subsequently relocated to rehabilitation facilities betw

SUBMITTER: Murata H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10728649 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature