Cognitive Function is a Predictor of the Daily Step Count in Patients With Subacute Stroke With Independent Walking Ability: A Prospective Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To investigate the physical, cognitive, and psychological factors related to daily step count in patients with subacute stroke.

Design

Prospective cohort study.

Setting

A subacute rehabilitation ward with 160 beds.

Participants

Patients with subacute stroke who could walk independently (N=101). Among the 101 participants enrolled in this study (mean age, 64.5±13.5y), 64.4% (n=65) were men and 69.3% (n=70) were patients with cerebral infarction.

Interventions

We assessed ambulatory activity using a pedometer placed in the pants pocket on the nonparalyzed side continuously for 7 consecutive days. We also obtained demographic and clinical information and recorded the following measurement scores: Stroke Impairment Assessment Set, FIM, Mini-Mental

SUBMITTER: Ito D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8463495 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature