Subjective memory impairment after stroke.
The responses of 95 stroke patients and 129 orthopaedic control patients were compared on a questionnaire of subjective memory abilities. Stroke patients reported more problems than orthopaedic controls, and relatives observed more problems in both groups than were reported by patients. Reassessment after 6 months showed that stroke patients rated their memories as worse but their relatives observed an improvement. Factors such as whether the patient was in hospital or at home, and the side of the lesion, were not found to be related to overall subjective memory impairment.
Tinson
D J
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Stroke Research Unit, General Hospital, Nottingham, Great Britain.
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D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000150:complications*; D005190:Family; D007839:Functional Laterality; D006801:Humans; D008569:Memory Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012650:Self Disclosure; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires