PMID: 9540297Apr 16, 1998Paper

Stroke: non-motor sequelae, medical co-morbidity and patterns of intervention after referral to a special interest service

Irish Journal of Medical Science
D R Collins, D O'Neill

Abstract

Stroke poses a considerable financial burden on the health services as well as contributing to enormous personal suffering. A study was undertaken in 100 patients over 65 years old in a geriatric unit. Neuro-radiology confirmed cerebral infarcts in 91 and 89 per cent had additional neuro-medical problems. Specific sequelae of stroke occurred in 53 per cent of which 21 per cent related to dysphagia. Among various treatments 61 per cent were referred for physiotherapy and occupational and speech/language therapy. Knowledge of the nature and timing of complications is important in planning stroke services and the input of early medical specialist assessment has been shown to influence mortality and rehabilitation outcome.

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