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Stroke, Ahead of Print. Enhanced screening, assessment, supportive services, and education are vital to ensure that patients receive the necessary treatment and care. INTRODUCTION:Stroke can have profound psychosocial health implications.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP255-ATP255, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Stroke impairs stroke survivor (SS) quality of life (QoL). Resilience is a dynamic process of maintaining stable functioning after an event such as stroke. The remaining 46% had a high school education or less.
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BackgroundPoststroke fatigue affects 50% of patients with stroke, causing significant personal, societal, and economic burden. Adjusted mean total Fatigue Severity Scale scores at 6 weeks (primary end point) were nearly identical for the education control and FMG groups. P=0.92) at 6 weeks and 1.67 (SE, 1.4;P=0.26) P=0.26) at 3 months.
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Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP145-ATP145, February 1, 2025. Background:Located in Twin Cities, Minnesota (MN), HealthPartners Stroke INSPIRE (HPSI) is a free stroke survivor support program which offers support groups, education, peer mentoring, and leisure-based engagement opportunities for stroke survivors and caregivers.
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Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP40-ATMP40, February 1, 2024. Introduction:The consequences of increased morbidity and increased socioeconomic strain, for stroke survivors and their families, is well documented in stroke literature worldwide. and p=0.01, respectively.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP164-AWP164, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Patients who have had hemorrhagic strokes experience psychological and functional deficits after hospital discharge. Conclusion:Psychological and functional outcomes for patients with hemorrhagic strokes are associated with SDoH.
Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue S2 , November 1, 2023. IntroductionThis study evaluates the feasibility of a survivor‐centric, navigator‐driven, and technology‐enabled platform supporting survivors and care partners in post‐stroke recovery. 12.5%, and 90‐day readmissions ranging from 18.9%
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Participants also saw a significant improvement in quality of life and reduced healthcare utilizations in terms of cardiovascular hospitalizations, cardioversion, and antiarrhythmic drug use. Its mission is to improve the care of patients by promoting research, education, and optimal health care policies and standards.
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Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP66-ATP66, February 1, 2025. Exploring reasons for dropout can provide insights for application to the design and methods of future long-term stroke trials. There are 22 Comprehensive/Primary Stroke Center (CSC/PSC) sites; 12 ISPU and 10 CSC/PSC arm.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP26-AWP26, February 1, 2025. Data was adjusted for sex, age, race, and years of education. Additionaly, patients completed the Beck Depression Inventory and the Stroke Specific Quality of Life questionnaires, while their families completed the Iowa Scale of Personality Changes.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP15-AWMP15, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Stroke can contribute to age-related cognitive decline, directly affecting the quality of life and post-stroke functioning. In our main analysis, participants with available ECG data and cognitive test scores were selected (n=63800).
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Stroke, Ahead of Print. The devastating physical, emotional, and social effects of stroke can disrupt all aspects of life for the stroke survivor. Ensuring that survivor and caregiver needs are met after a stroke is essential in ongoing care to ensure optimal quality of life.
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