Factors Associated With Recurrent Falls in Stroke Patients

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

147 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-03-31

Study Completion Date

2023-03-28

Brief Summary

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The goal of this observational study is to learn about the recurrent falls in patients with acute stroke. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are:

* what is the frequency of recurrent falls
* which factors are associated with recurrent falls in patients with acute stroke.

Participants will be evaluated in terms of

* frequency of recurrent falls within the six months after stroke
* fear of falling
* the stroke severity (Canadian Neurological Scale),
* ambulation level (Functional Ambulation Classification),
* functional disability (Functional Independence Scale)
* Postural control and balance
* functional status (Modified Rankin Scale)

Detailed Description

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Falling is common in stroke patients both in the hospital and at home after discharge. As a result, physical problems such as fractures and psychological problems such as fear of falling, limitation of physical activity and social isolation occur. Identifying the factors that cause falls after stroke will contribute to the recovery process by preventing complications by taking the necessary precautions and increasing the patient's participation in rehabilitation. This study was planned to determine the frequency of falls in patients with acute stroke and to determine the risk factors associated with recurrent falls within the first six months after stroke.

Conditions

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Fall Stroke

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Interventions

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Fall evaluation

Evaluation of the frequency of falls in patients with acute stroke and determining the risk factors associated with recurrent falls within the first six months after stroke

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Having an acute stroke over the age of 18
2. To have a cognitive situation to understand and answer questions

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patients with bilateral hemiplegia
2. Patients without motor involvement
3. Those with a history of stroke
4. Patients with severe cognitive impairment
5. Patients in need of intensive care

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

90 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Responsible Party

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Altınay Göksel Karatepe

Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Altınay Göksel Karatepe, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi

Locations

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University of Health Sciences Turkey

Izmir, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

References

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Samuelsson CM, Hansson PO, Persson CU. Determinants of Recurrent Falls Poststroke: A 1-Year Follow-up of the Fall Study of Gothenburg. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2020 Sep;101(9):1541-1548. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2020.05.010. Epub 2020 Jun 1.

Reference Type RESULT

PMID: 32497600 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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117

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id