Physical impairment, depressive symptoms and pre-stroke fatigue are related to fatigue in the acute phase after stroke

Lerdal, Anners; Bakken, Linda; Rasmussen, Eli F; Beiermann, Christer; Ryen, S; Pynten, Solveig; Drefvelin, Ashild S; Dahl, Anne M; Rognstad, Gunhild; Finset, Arnstein; Lee, Kathryn A.; Kim, Hesook Suzie

doi:10.3109/09638288.2010.490867

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“…25 It is likely that fatigue is multidimensional in its aetiology, sometimes linked to limited aerobic capacity, depression, stroke location, and/or comorbid conditions as well as to stroke. 22,24,26 Despite the prevalence and importance of fatigue, there is a dearth of research on post-stroke fatigue interventions. A recent systematic review 27 found only two small drug trials and one self-management intervention study, none of which found a benefit of the experimental intervention over the control.…”

Section: Fatigue and Fitness Levelmentioning

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Physiotherapy Needs Assessment of People with Stroke Following Discharge from Hospital, Stratified by Acute Functional Independence Measure Score

DePaul

Moreland

deHueck

2013

Physiotherapy Canada

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Purpose: To determine the physiotherapy-related needs of people with stroke at discharge, 6 months after discharge, and 1 year after discharge from hospital, and to examine the results stratified by participants' acute Functional Independence Measure (FIM) scores. Methods: A total of 241 adults with recent stroke were recruited into this longitudinal cohort study. As well as participating in a semi-structured interview that included questions about mobility needs and barriers, participants were asked to complete and return a closed-ended needs-assessment survey. Results: During the interview, participants reported needs and barriers related to motor control, walking, stairs, fatigue, prevention of falls, and access to physiotherapy services. The survey identified many more needs, including transfers, wheelchair use, higher-level balance and mobility skills, and access to physiotherapy and suitable exercise facilities. Frequencies of needs and barriers tended to be lower among participants with higher acute FIM scores. There was no consistent trend for needs and barriers to decrease over time. Conclusions: Over the first year after discharge from hospital, people with stroke report a large and varied number of persistent mobility-related needs. Physiotherapists have a role to play in advocating for adequate follow-up services and informing health policy with respect to the needs of their patients with stroke.

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Section: Fatigue and Fitness Levelmentioning

confidence: 99%

Physiotherapy Needs Assessment of People with Stroke Following Discharge from Hospital, Stratified by Acute Functional Independence Measure Score

DePaul

Moreland

deHueck

2013

Physiotherapy Canada

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“…The Fatigue Severity Scale-7 (FSS7) [21] is a wellvalidated tool to assess fatigue impact. It contains the last 7 items of the original 9-item FSS [31], to be scored on a 7-point Likert Scale.…”

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“…It contains the last 7 items of the original 9-item FSS [31], to be scored on a 7-point Likert Scale. A mean score was calculated and a higher score than 5 indicated severe fatigue impact (range: 1-7) [21,31].…”

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Poststroke Fatigue Is Still a Neglected Issue: Findings from an Internet-Based Study on the Need for Information and Treatment in The Netherlands

Zedlitz

Eijk²,

Kessels

et al. 2012

ISRN Stroke

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Objective. To evaluate the need for information and treatment of poststroke fatigue (PSF) in community-dwelling patients with stroke in The Netherlands. Methods. Data were obtained from a Dutch internet-based questionnaire. The amount of information received about PSF, self-management and other treatment options, and the perceived need for treatment were scored. PSF was assessed with two Visual Numerical Scales of fatigue severity (VNSF), the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS7), and by scoring the nature (physical versus mental) and onset time of PSF. Results. Data were available of 538 stroke survivors (mean age 52 years, 45% men, and mean time since onset 2.7 years). Severe fatigue (both VNSF items ≥7; 48%) and severe fatigue impact (FSS7 > 5; 68%) were frequent. Most participants (57%) experienced both physical and mental fatigue. Only 17% of the respondents indicated to have had received sufficient information about PSF and 7% about treatment options, whereas 56% expressed a substantial need for treatment. The need for treatment was moderately associated with fatigue severity and fatigue impact, whereas information status was not related to any demographical, fatigue, or stroke characteristic. Conclusions. PSF is a significant symptom after stroke requiring medical attention and treatment. The results of this survey indicate that patients do not receive adequate information on PSF.

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“…Although OSA was not specifically assessed in our study, we previously reported that fatigue during the acute phase was not associated with either the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index 6 or actigraph estimates of nighttime sleep disturbance. 7 Thus, it seems unlikely that the fatigue patients experienced during the acute phase was solely attributable to sleep disturbance.…”

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Supply and demand analysis of the current and future US neurology workforce

Racette¹,

Dall²,

Holtzman³

et al. 2014

Neurology

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Physical impairment, depressive symptoms and pre-stroke fatigue are related to fatigue in the acute phase after stroke

Abstract: Pre-stroke fatigue and fatigue during the acute phase needs to be assessed in relation to physical functioning and depression during recovery and the rehabilitation process.

Cited by 128 publications

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Physiotherapy Needs Assessment of People with Stroke Following Discharge from Hospital, Stratified by Acute Functional Independence Measure Score

Physiotherapy Needs Assessment of People with Stroke Following Discharge from Hospital, Stratified by Acute Functional Independence Measure Score

Poststroke Fatigue Is Still a Neglected Issue: Findings from an Internet-Based Study on the Need for Information and Treatment in The Netherlands

Supply and demand analysis of the current and future US neurology workforce

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