Post-stroke fatigue: a review of development, prevalence, predisposing factors, measurements, and treatments.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Post-stroke fatigue (PSF) is a ubiquitous and overwhelming symptom for most stroke survivors. However, there are no effective management strategies for PSF, which is partly due to our limited understanding.

Objective

In this paper, we review the development, prevalence, predisposing factors, measurements, and treatments of PSF.

Results

PSF is an independent symptom after stroke, with a prevalence ranging from 42 to 53%, which depends on the selection of measurement tools and stroke characteristics. It is affected by biological, physical, and psychological factors, among which inflammation may play a key role.

Conclusion

Numerous but non-specific evaluation measurement tools limit the management of PSF. In clinical practice, it may be beneficial to id

SUBMITTER: Chen W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10768193 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature