Assessing functional recovery in the first six months after acute ischemic stroke: a prospective, observational study

European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
João P BrancoJoão Pinheiro

Abstract

Stroke is a major cause of short-term functional impairment, but the recovery timeframes are not well-established. This study aims to evaluate the progression of functional recovery during the first 24 weeks after acute ischemic stroke, to determine the timeframes for motor, cognitive, and overall recovery. Prospective observational study. Tertiary care center; 12-week inpatient period, followed by 12-week outpatient period. A group of 131 patients with acute stroke in the territory of the middle cerebral artery with age 18-85 years-old. Patients received treatment according to routine clinical practice and underwent a closely-controlled rehabilitation program for 24 weeks. Functionality assessments were conducted at 48 hours, 3 weeks, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks after acute stroke and included the modified Rankin Scale (mRS), the Functional Independence Measure (FIM), and the Stroke Upper Limb Capacity Scale (SULCS). Over the study period, patient functionality improved significantly (P<0.001) as measured by all scales. Assessment scores improved significantly from 48 hours to 3 weeks for all scales; the same occurred from 3 weeks to 12 weeks, except for C-FIM. From 12 weeks to 24 weeks, there were no statistically significant func...Continue Reading

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