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  • Neuroscience
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Occupational Therapy

Background:

  • Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability.
  • Occupational gaps, or restrictions in daily activities, are common post-stroke.
  • Understanding predictors of these gaps is crucial for effective rehabilitation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of occupational gaps 5 years after stroke.
  • To identify predictors and explanatory factors for increased occupational gaps.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study of first-time stroke patients in Gothenburg (2009-2010).
  • Data collected via Occupational Gaps Questionnaire and stroke registry.
  • Logistic regression used to analyze predictors and explanatory factors.

Main Results:

  • 49.5% of stroke survivors had more occupational gaps 5 years post-stroke compared to a healthy population.
  • Higher age at stroke onset and functional dependency predicted increased gaps.
  • Older age at follow-up and depressive feelings were associated with more occupational gaps.

Conclusions:

  • Older age and functional dependency are significant predictors of occupational gaps post-stroke.
  • Depression is linked to increased occupational gaps, highlighting the importance of mental health.
  • Interventions targeting at-risk individuals are needed to reduce participation restrictions.