OBJECTIVE: To identify the risk factors for falling after stroke, to establish the relation with lesion localisation, and to evaluate the incidence of falling. METHODS: The falling history and the mood of 293 patients with stroke were investigated by a standard questionnaire. Other information (time since stroke, risk factors, and CT) about patients was obtained from their hospital records. RESULTS: Increasing age, depression, and heart disease were significant risk factors for falling (heart disease had a negative influence). A right hemispheric infarct was significantly more common among the falling group. CONCLUSION: This study suggests clues for possible modifications of the management of patients with stroke during the recovery period.
OBJECTIVE: To identify the risk factors for falling after stroke, to establish the relation with lesion localisation, and to evaluate the incidence of falling. METHODS: The falling history and the mood of 293 patients with stroke were investigated by a standard questionnaire. Other information (time since stroke, risk factors, and CT) about patients was obtained from their hospital records. RESULTS: Increasing age, depression, and heart disease were significant risk factors for falling (heart disease had a negative influence). A right hemispheric infarct was significantly more common among the falling group. CONCLUSION: This study suggests clues for possible modifications of the management of patients with stroke during the recovery period.
Authors: Lynda D Lisabeth; Lewis B Morgenstern; Jeffrey J Wing; Brisa N Sanchez; Darin B Zahuranec; Lesli E Skolarus; James F Burke; Michael Kleerekoper; Melinda A Smith; Devin L Brown Journal: J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis Date: 2011-02-21 Impact factor: 2.136