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Self-Reported Body Weight Changes, Perceptions, and Weight Loss Techniques among Stroke Survivors
Jessica L Kelleher1, Paul Weiss2, Amy D Rodriguez3
1VARRD Center for Visual and Neurocognitive Rehabilitation, Atlanta VA Medical Center, Atlanta, Georgia.
Summary
Stroke survivors often reach their heaviest weight post-stroke and desire weight loss, but few achieve it. Understanding weight trends and management strategies is crucial for improving rehabilitation outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences
- Nutrition Science
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Overweight and obesity negatively impact post-stroke rehabilitation outcomes.
- Limited understanding of body weight goals and trends among stroke survivors.
Purpose of the Study:
- Identify self-reported body weight trends over time in stroke survivors and non-stroke controls.
- Describe methods used by stroke survivors to achieve body weight goals.
Main Methods:
- Utilized National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (2011-2014) data.
- Collected self-reported body weight at various life stages and heaviest weight.
- Assessed body weight goals and weight loss techniques via questionnaires.
Main Results:
- 54% of stroke survivors reported heaviest weight post-stroke.
- Approximately 70% of both stroke and non-stroke groups were overweight or obese.
- Fewer stroke survivors (24%) attempted weight loss compared to non-stroke (35%), with low success rates (10%-15%).
Conclusions:
- Majority of stroke survivors report heaviest weight post-stroke and desire weight loss.
- Few stroke survivors achieve successful weight loss.
- Further research needed on optimal body weight and lifestyle modification for stroke survivors.
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