Frailty Prevalence and Risk Factors in Stroke Patients
Author Information
Author(s): He Haiyan, Tang Siyuan, Peng Wenting, Liu Kehan, Wang Shuomin, Bai Yaru, Huang Chongmei, Liu Minhui
Primary Institution: Central South University
Hypothesis
What are the prevalence and risk factors of frailty among middle-aged and older stroke patients?
Conclusion
Frailty is common among stroke patients, and certain factors like stroke type and post-stroke disability are significantly associated with it.
Supporting Evidence
- The prevalence of pre-frailty was 40.1% and frailty was 31.1% among stroke patients.
- Stroke type, nutritional risk, hyperlipidemia, and post-stroke disability were linked to frailty.
- Early screening for these factors can help prevent frailty in older stroke patients.
Takeaway
Many older stroke patients are frail, and some health issues can make this worse, so it's important to check for these problems early.
Methodology
A cross-sectional survey using random sampling in two tertiary hospitals in China.
Participant Demographics
560 males and 278 females, mostly aged 50-70 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
P < 0.001, P = 0.042, P = 0.026
Confidence Interval
95% CI: -0.46, -0.14; 95% CI: 0.01, 0.45; 95% CI: 0.03, 0.39; 95% CI: 0.53, 0.64
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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