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[The assessment of quality of life after stroke, sex and age factors].

Authors :
Kozielec T
Rotter I
Karakiewicz B
Source :
Przeglad lekarski [Przegl Lek] 2005; Vol. 62 (12), pp. 1377-9.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Unlabelled: The aim of the work was quality of life depending on sex and age. The study included 79 persons, at age 25-70 after first stroke. Examination was provided in home conditions in 3, 6, 12 month after stroke. For evaluation of quality of life used was the London Handicap Scale questionnaire. In the present study quality of life people in the first year after stroke is increasing systematically. Women and younger people have higher adaptation skills for new life situation.<br />Conclusion: quality of life is better in the second part of the first year after stroke.

Details

Language :
Polish
ISSN :
0033-2240
Volume :
62
Issue :
12
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Przeglad lekarski
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16786752