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Validation of the Scandinavian stroke scale in a multicultural population in Brazil
(2012)
Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate the consistency, coherence, and interobserver reliability of the Portuguese version of the Scandinavian Stroke Scale (SSS) in a multicultural population of stroke. ...
Effects of transcranial direct current stimulation on balance after ischemic stroke (SANDE trial): Study protocol for a multicentric randomized controlled trial
(2021-06-01)
Background: Among the tools used for motor rehabilitation after stroke, transcranial direct current electrical stimulation (tDCS) aims to modify cortical excitability and improve motor function. Despite promising results, ...
Cochrane report - A systematic review of mannitol therapy for acute ischemic stroke and cerebral parenchymal hemorrhage
(Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2000-11-01)
Background-Mannitol was reported to decrease cerebral edema associated with tissue damage and is used to treat acute stroke in many countries.Summary of Review-We tested whether there is any evidence from unconfounded ...
Validation of the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, Modified Rankin Scale and Barthel Index in Brazil: The Role of Cultural Adaptation and Structured Interviewing
(KARGER, 2009)
Background: We aimed to validate three widely used scales in stroke research in a multiethnic Brazilian population. Methods: The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), modified Rankin Scale (mRS) and Barthel ...
Estudio de prevalencia de los factores de riesgo asociados al desarrollo de enfermedad cerebrovascular isquémica no embolica en un hospital de tercer nivel
(Universidad de La SabanaEspecialización en Medicina InternaFacultad de Medicina, 2013-12-16)
INTRODUCCIÓN. La epidemiología y las características clínicas de la Enfermedad Cerebrovascular (ECV) varían de acuerdo a factores ambientales, raciales, de género y socioculturales; por tal razón, el conocimiento de la ...
Effect of ankle-foot orthosis on functional mobility and dynamic balance of patients after stroke: Study protocol for a randomized controlled clinical trial
(2019-09-01)
Introduction:Stroke is the principal cause of impairment in the motor function and gait of adults. One of the resources used in rehabilitation to optimize gait is a prescription of ankle-foot orthosis (AFO), and the most ...
Quantifying regional variations in components of acute stroke unit (ASU) care in the international HeadPoST study
(2020)
Objective: Access to acute stroke unit (ASU) care is known to vary worldwide. We aimed to quantify regional variations in the various components of ASU care. Method: Secondary analysis of the Head Positioning in acute ...