Risk factors for long-term care after hemiplegia from cancer-related brain surgery: a pilot study for new prediction model

• Published in: European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine Vol. 55; no. 6; p. 735
• Main Authors: Zancan, Arturo, Rodigari, Alessandra, Gigli Berzolari, Francesca, Borrelli, Paola
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Italy 01.12.2019
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Algorithms; Brain Neoplasms - complications; Brain Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Brain Neoplasms - surgery; Disability Evaluation; Hemiplegia - etiology; Hemiplegia - rehabilitation; Humans; Inpatients; Long-Term Care; Male; Middle Aged; Neurosurgical Procedures - adverse effects; Pilot Projects; Predictive Value of Tests; Quality of Life; Recovery of Function; Retrospective Studies; Risk Factors

Hemiplegia is a worldwide-represented neurological condition leading to long-term disability. The most common cause of hemiplegia is stroke; 25% to 50% of stroke survivors require some assistance after hospital discharge; approximately half of them become dependent, while only 14% achieve full recov...