Early prediction of physical activity level 1 year after stroke: a longitudinal cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate which variables present prior and early after stroke may have an impact on the level of physical activity (PA) 1 year poststroke.

Design

Prospective longitudinal cohort and logistic regression analysis.

Setting

Stroke Unit at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.

Participants

117 individuals as part of the Stroke Arm Longitudinal Study (SALGOT) admitted to the stroke unit during a period of 18 months were consecutively recruited. The inclusion criteria were: first-time stroke, impaired upper extremity function, admitted to the stroke unit within 3 days since onset, local residency and ≥18 years old. The exclusion criteria were: upper extremity condition or severe multi-impairment prior to stroke, short life expectancy and

SUBMITTER: Olsson OA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5634455 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature