Objective To compare the test–retest reliability and random measurement errors of the
Barthel Index (BI) and modified Barthel Index (MBI) in patients with chronic stroke. Method …

Objective Although knowledge on poststroke cognitive and functional decline is increasing,
little is known about the possible decline of these functions before stroke. We determined the …

Importance Ischemic strokes may accelerate long-term functional decline apart from their
acute effects on neurologic function. Objective To test whether the increase in long-term …

Background—We assessed the acute and long-term effect of myocardial infarction (MI) and
stroke on postevent functional disability and cognition while controlling for survivors' …

The manifestation of cognitive and physical impairment in stroke patients before the acute
event suggests accumulating subclinical vascular pathology in the brain. We investigated …

Background and Aims: Measuring stroke recovery poses a significant challenge, given the
complexity of the recovery process. We aimed to identify a standardized and data-driven set …

ABSTRACT Primary Objectives This study examined (a) the impact of coronavirus disease-
2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on engagement in activity participation in persons with acquired …

Stroke patients face a number of problems that include physical, social, emotional,
psychological, and spiritual which can cause a decrease in their well-being. Strengthening …

Background Although studies to date have broadly shown that cardiovascular disease
(CVD) increases cognitive and physical impairment risk, there is still limited understanding …

Background Trajectories of disability are an essential component to understand the burden
of disability at the societal level. Longitudinal studies, compared to cross-national studies …