Longitudinal Effect of Stroke on Cognition: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stroke is associated with an increased risk of dementia; however, the impact of stroke on cognition has been found to be variable, such that stroke survivors can show decline, remain stable, or revert to baseline cognitive functioning. Knowing the natural history of cognitive impairment after stroke is important for intervention. The aim of this systematic review is to investigate the longitudinal course of cognitive function in stroke survivors.

Methods and results

Three electronic databases (Medline, Embase, PsycINFO) were searched using OvidSP from inception to July 15, 2016. Longitudinal studies with ≥2 time points of cognitive assessment after stroke were included. In total, 5952 articles were retrieved and 14 were included. There was a trend toward significa

SUBMITTER: Tang EY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5850140 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature