Registry of first-ever stroke in Tartu, Estonia, 1991 through 1993: outcome of stroke.
OBJECTIVE
To provide information about the functional ability of the survivors of first-ever stroke in Estonia.


METHODS
A population based epidemiological study 1991 through 1993 in Tartu. Herewith the data for 1991 and 1993 are presented. A total of 519 persons were registered; 82% of them were admitted (mean length 14 days), 66% were discharged home.


RESULTS
During 6 months 41% of the patients died, the remaining 305 patients were interviewed about their living conditions, and functional ability using the Barthel ADL Index. Although 58% of patients responded to the questionnaire, no significant differences in several factors between the respondents and non-respondents were found. Thirty-eight percent of the patients were totally independent in ADL.


CONCLUSIONS
The case-fatality rate at 6 months was high in Estonia and the proportion of totally independent patients 6 months after stroke is slightly lower compared to other studies. The short length of hospital treatment was possibly compensated by sufficient support by relatives after discharge.
Kôrv
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Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, University of Tartu, Estonia.
Roose
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Haldre
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Kaasik
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D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D015897:Comorbidity; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004957:Estonia / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020127:Recovery of Function; D012042:Registries / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D013223:Statistics as Topic; D016896:Treatment Outcome