title: Cognitive dysfunction and physical activity after stroke: the Gothenburg cognitive stroke study in the elderly.
abstract: This study explored the association between cognitive and executive dysfunction and level of physical activity 1 year after stroke. Cognition before stroke and cognitive and executive function in the acute phase and at 1 year after stroke were assessed in 74 subjects. Physical activity was assessed at 1 year after stroke. Factors that appeared to predict low level of physical activity at 1 year after stroke were impaired global cognition before stroke, visual neglect and impaired logical deductive ability in the acute phase, and impaired global cognition, executive function, and visual memory 1 year after stroke. Our findings underscore the importance of identifying stroke patients with impaired cognitive and executive function who are at risk for developing inactivity.
authors: Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Institute of Medicine, Gothenburg, Sweden. ulrika.pahlman@vgregion.se
authors: Ulrika
authors: U
authors: Påhlman
authors: Marianne
authors: M
authors: Sävborg
authors: Elisabeth
authors: E
authors: Tarkowski
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D003071:Cognition; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology; D056344:Executive Function; D005080:Exercise Test; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D008568:Memory; D009043:Motor Activity; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D016017:Odds Ratio; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011446:Prospective Studies; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D020521:Stroke / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology; D013548:Sweden; D013997:Time Factors; D014796:Visual Perception