Abstract
Background and purposeDeterioration of physical functioning after stroke in the long term is regarded as a major problem. Currently, the relationship between “peoples'” movement behavior patterns (the composition of sedentary behavior and physical activity during waking hours) directly after stroke and the development of physical functioning over time is unknown. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to investigate (1) the course of physical functioning within the first two years after returning home after stroke, and (2) the association between physical functioning and baseline movement behavior patterns.MethodIn the longitudinal RISE cohort study, 200 persons with a first-ever stroke discharged to the home-setting were included. Participants’ physical functioning was assessed within three weeks, at six months, and one and two years after discharge using the Stroke Impact Scale (SIS) 3.0 subscale physical and the five-meter walk test (5MWT). Three distinct movement behavior patterns were identified in a previous study at baseline and were used in the current study: (1) sedentary exercisers (sufficiently active and 64% of waking hours sedentary), (2) sedentary movers’ (inactive and 63% of waking hours sedentary), and (3) sedentary prolongers (inactive and >78% of waking hours sedentary accumulated in long prolonged bouts). The association between movement behavior patterns and the course of physical functioning was determined using longitudinal generalized estimating equations analyses.ResultsOverall participants’ physical functioning increased between discharge and six months and declined from six months up to two years. Physical functioning remained stable during the first two years after stroke in sedentary exercisers. Physical functioning improved during the first six months after discharge in sedentary movers and sedentary prolongers and deteriorated in the following six months. Only physical functioning (SIS) of sedentary prolongers further declined from one up to two years. A similar pattern was observed in the 5MWT.ConclusionMovement behavior patterns identified directly after returning home in people with stroke are associated with and are predictive of the course of physical functioning. Highly sedentary and inactive people with stroke have unfavorable outcomes over time than individuals with higher amounts of physical activity.
Highlights
Background and purposeDeterioration of physical functioning after stroke in the long term is regarded as a major problem
A similar pattern was observed in the 5-m walking test (5MWT)
Deterioration of physical functioning is regarded as a major problem, as it could lead to dependency in daily life and participation restrictions.[2,3,4]
Summary
Deterioration of physical functioning after stroke in the long term is regarded as a major problem. The relationship between ‘‘peoples’’’ movement behavior patterns (the composition of sedentary behavior and physical activity during waking hours) directly after stroke and the development of physical functioning over time is unknown. Physical functioning after stroke is an important determinant for social reintegration.[1] Deterioration of physical functioning is regarded as a major problem, as it could lead to dependency in daily life and participation restrictions.[2,3,4] Over 50% of people with stroke report longer-term problems with physical functioning aspects, such as mobility and falls.[5] physical functioning declines over time after stroke in a substantial part of the population. Prevention of deterioration of physical functioning in people with a first-ever stroke is important
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