2016
DOI: 10.1017/brimp.2016.11
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Stroke Survivors who Fall: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Survey in Nigeria

Abstract: Background: Falls and fall-related injuries rank among the most common complications after stroke, and are characterised by high rates of morbidity and mortality. This study examined the proportion, and the socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of those who fell among stroke survivors attending physiotherapy facilities in selected hospitals in Nigeria.Methods: Socio-demographic, clinical and falls data were obtained using a researcher-designed questionnaire while the modified Rankin scale (mRS) was us… Show more

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