The association of post-stroke changes in body mass index with activity of daily living and instrumental activity of daily living trajectories: A multi-cohort analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The determinants of functional limitation trajectories after stroke remain scarce. This study aimed to investigate the association of early body mass index (BMI) changes with trajectories of activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) following stroke.

Design

Three cohorts from Europe and the United States.

Setting

Community.

Participants

Stroke survivors.

Measurements

BMI changes were assessed 1-4 years after self-reported stroke and categorized as decreased (≤-5% initial BMI), increased (≥5% initial BMI), and stable. An alternate cut-point of 2% was also used. Functional limitations were measured as the number of ADL and IADL limitations, which were repeatedly measured for up to 24 years after stroke

SUBMITTER: Chambinaud G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12901523 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature