Physical inactivity before stroke is associated with dependency in basic activities of daily living 3 months after stroke.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical inactivity is a leading risk factor for non-communicable diseases, including stroke. Moreover, physical inactivity before stroke is associated with stroke severity, which, in turn, can cause disability. However, it remains unclear whether physical inactivity before stroke is associated with dependency in basic activities of daily living (ADL).

Aim

The aim of this study was to evaluate whether physical inactivity before stroke influences ADL dependency 3 months after stroke.

Methods

This longitudinal study was based on data from three Swedish registries. Patients with acute stroke who were admitted to the Sahlgrenska University Hospital between 9 November 2014 and 30 June 2019 were included in the study. Baseline data were collected from the three s

SUBMITTER: Susts J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9942155 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature