Association between Undernutrition at Admission and Improvement in Balance Function Post-stroke
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Introduction: The prognosis for activities of daily living (ADL) ability after stroke is negatively influenced by undernutrition and impaired balance. However, the association between undernutrition and balance improvement has not yet been elucidated. This study aimed to investigate the influence of undernutrition on balance function improvement in patients with stroke. Methods: This retrospective observational study included patients with cerebral infarction aged ≥65 years. The study period was from May 2018 to May 2022. The patients were divided into undernutrition and intact nutrition groups according to the Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition criteria. The primary outcome was the change in the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) score (BBS score at discharge - BBS score at admission). Results: = 0.019). Conclusions: Undernutrition negatively influences balance function recovery in post-stroke patients. A strategy aimed at improving nutritional status could have beneficial effects on patients' balance function.
Source: JMA Journal
Institutions: Aichi Medical University, Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Rehabilitation
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4406187060