Examining the Impact of Poststroke Cognitive Impairment on Functional Mobility
2024
Impact of Post-Stroke Cognitive Impairment on Mobility
Sample size: 29
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Tiwari Anjali, Lodha Neha
Primary Institution: Colorado State University
Hypothesis
The study aims to determine the impact of post-stroke cognitive impairment on functional mobility.
Conclusion
Post-stroke cognitive impairment significantly impacts functional mobility and contributes to impaired walking and braking function.
Supporting Evidence
- Approximately 70% of individuals experience some degree of cognitive impairment following stroke.
- The cognitively impaired stroke group showed slower gait speed and increased stride length variability compared to the cognitively normal group.
- The study highlights the importance of cognitive function in post-stroke recovery.
Takeaway
After a stroke, many people have trouble thinking clearly, which can make it hard for them to walk and drive safely.
Methodology
Participants performed walking and driving tasks while their performance was measured and analyzed using ANCOVA.
Participant Demographics
Stroke survivors, with 15 cognitively impaired and 14 cognitively normal participants.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=0.005, p=0.033, p=0.035
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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