Publications by authors named "Marina Gaio"
Hypohydration may be associated with vascular diseases, poor prognosis and worse outcomes in stroke. The underlying mechanisms have not yet been completely investigated, although some studies suggested potential associations with brain perfusion and collaterals status. Despite the potentially different mechanisms promoting serum or urine biomarkers of hypohydration, few studies have investigated both markers separately.
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- Hypohydration may increase the risk of vascular diseases and worsen outcomes for stroke patients, prompting the study to explore urine osmolality (uOsm) as a measurement of hydration status instead of blood parameters.
- The study included 119 stroke patients, categorizing them into "poor fluid intake" (PF) and "euhydration" (EU) based on their uOsm levels at admission, finding that 52% had PF.
- Results indicated that patients with PF had a higher likelihood of severe stroke at admission and poorer functional outcomes at discharge, suggesting a significant relationship between uOsm and stroke severity and recovery.
Background: Care partners of stroke survivors are often characterized by high burden levels and depression. Passive and active interventions have been proposed to help reduce burden and depression. The aim of this quality improvement report was to evaluate the effects of a single passive intervention on reported burden and depression in carers of stroke survivors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFProper hydration and nutrition have been found to be contributing factors to a better recovery in patients after stroke. A better knowledge of factors influencing fluid and energy intake may contribute to a better care of the acute stroke patient. Aim of this study was to describe hydration status, fluid intake, and energy intake of stroke patients during acute hospitalization in a stroke unit.
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