Publications by authors named "Suzanne van Almenkerk"
Objective: Pain is a frequent long-term consequence of stroke, but its relation to emotional and social well-being is poorly studied in stroke populations. We aimed to identify the prevalence of substantial pain among institutionalized stroke patients and to explore its relation to emotional distress (ED) and low social engagement (SE).
Methods: In a cross-sectional design, we collected data of 274 chronic stroke patients in Dutch nursing homes.
Objectives: Apathy is a frequent neuropsychiatric consequence of stroke. In the under-researched population of institutionalized stroke patients, we aimed to explore the prevalence of apathy, its clinical correlates, and the relation to the amount of stimulating activities in the nursing home (NH).
Design: A cross-sectional, observational study.
Purpose: To identify factors in the early post-stroke period that have a predictive value for a poor outcome, defined as institutionalization or severe disability.
Methods: MEDLINE, PSYCINFO, EMBASE and CINAHL were systematically searched for observational cohort studies in which adult and/or elderly stroke patients were assessed ≤ 1 month post-stroke and poor outcome was determined after a follow-up of ≥ 3 months.
Results: Thirty three articles were selected from 4063 records, describing 27 independent cohort studies.
Objectives: In view of the development of an integrated care and treatment program for institutionalized stroke patients tailored to their needs, we aimed to explore their status of functioning in the physical, cognitive, emotional, communicative and social domains. In addition, we explored the relation between status of functioning and stroke characteristics.
Design: A cross-sectional, observational study.