Characteristics of falling in patients with stroke. Issue 5 (1st November 2000)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ugur, Cahit; Gücüyener, Demet; Uzuner, Nevzat; Özkan, Serhat; Özdemir, Gazi
• Is Part Of: Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry. Volume 69:Issue 5(2000)
• Page Start: 649
• Page End: 651
• Publication Date: 2000-11-01
• Subjects: stroke -- cerebrovascular disease -- falling; Neurology -- Periodicals; Nervous system -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Psychiatry -- Periodicals; 616.8
• DOI: 10.1136/jnnp.69.5.649
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-3050

Abstract

Abstract : 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.