2. Evaluation of Daily Life Activities (Functional Outcomes) in Ischemic Stroke Patients With and Without Diabetes
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Syed Naeemullah1, Ihsanullah2 and Nazia Khan3 |
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ABSTRACT
Objective: To evaluate and compare the functional outcomes and daily life activities in ischemic stroke patients with and without diabetes.
Study Design: Cross sectional study.
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted in the Department of Neurology, Shaikh Zayed Postgraduate Medical Complex, Lahore from May 2013 to May 2014.
Materials and Methods: This study was comprised 100 patients, and used Barthel Index Scoring System for measuring daily life activities in our stroke patients on admission, one month and 3 months after stroke event. Results: The lower Barthel index on admission and slower recovery during first 4 weeks in diabetic patients than non-diabetics while no significant differences were noted after 3 months of stroke onset between both groups. Conclusion: Functional outcomes of activities of daily life in diabetic stroke patients are slower than non-diabetics in first month after onset of stroke.
Key Words: Functional outcome, Ischemic stroke, Diabetes
Citation of article: Naeemullah S, Ihsanullah, Khan N. Evaluati n f Daily Life Activities (Functional Outcomes) in Ischemic Stroke Patients with and Without Diabetes. Med F rum 2016;27(12):6-8.