Tele-rehabilitation after stroke: an updated systematic review of the literature
FS Sarfo, U Ulasavets, OK Opare-Sem… - Journal of stroke and …, 2018 - Elsevier
Background Tele-rehabilitation for stroke survivors has emerged as a promising intervention
for remotely supervised administration of physical, occupational, speech, and other forms of …
for remotely supervised administration of physical, occupational, speech, and other forms of …
Dominant modifiable risk factors for stroke in Ghana and Nigeria (SIREN): a case-control study
Summary Background Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest incidence, prevalence, and
fatality from stroke globally. Yet, only little information about context-specific risk factors for …
fatality from stroke globally. Yet, only little information about context-specific risk factors for …
[HTML][HTML] Mortality among persons with epilepsy in onchocerciasis-endemic and non-endemic areas of sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Purpose: To document epilepsy-related mortality in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and
investigate possible associations with onchocerciasis endemicity. Methods: Systematic …
investigate possible associations with onchocerciasis endemicity. Methods: Systematic …
Stroke among young West Africans: evidence from the SIREN (Stroke Investigative Research and Educational Network) large multisite case–control study
Background and Purpose—Stroke in lower and middle-income countries affects a young
and productive age group. Data on factors associated with stroke in the young are sorely …
and productive age group. Data on factors associated with stroke in the young are sorely …
Phone-based intervention for blood pressure control among Ghanaian stroke survivors: a pilot randomized controlled trial
FS Sarfo, F Treiber, M Gebregziabher… - … Journal of Stroke, 2019 - journals.sagepub.com
Background The potential of mobile-health (mHealth) technology for the management of
hypertension among stroke survivors in Africa remains unexplored. We assessed whether …
hypertension among stroke survivors in Africa remains unexplored. We assessed whether …
[HTML][HTML] Patient-level and system-level determinants of stroke fatality across 16 large hospitals in Ghana and Nigeria: a prospective cohort study
Background Every minute, six indigenous Africans develop new strokes. Patient-level and
system-level contributors to early stroke fatality in this region are yet to be delineated. We …
system-level contributors to early stroke fatality in this region are yet to be delineated. We …
Factors associated with uncontrolled blood pressure among Ghanaians: evidence from a multicenter hospital-based study
Background The burden of uncontrolled hypertension in Low-and-Middle Income Countries
(LMICs) is high, with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases and chronic renal failure …
(LMICs) is high, with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases and chronic renal failure …
Potential role of tele-rehabilitation to address barriers to implementation of physical therapy among West African stroke survivors: A cross-sectional survey
FS Sarfo, S Adamu, D Awuah, O Sarfo-Kantanka… - Journal of the …, 2017 - Elsevier
Background The greatest burden from stroke-related disability is borne by Low-and-Middle
Income countries (LMICs) where access to rehabilitation after stroke is severely challenged …
Income countries (LMICs) where access to rehabilitation after stroke is severely challenged …
Evaluation of shale gas reservoirs in complex structural enclosures: A case study from Patala Formation in the Kohat-Potwar Plateau, Pakistan
Breakthroughs in shale gas exploration and production technology in China point to a
possible solution to Pakistan's current energy crises. In this study, we evaluate the shale gas …
possible solution to Pakistan's current energy crises. In this study, we evaluate the shale gas …
[HTML][HTML] Incident stroke among Ghanaians with hypertension and diabetes: a multicenter, prospective cohort study
FS Sarfo, LM Mobula, J Plange-Rhule… - Journal of the …, 2018 - Elsevier
Background The burden of stroke among hypertensive and diabetic population in sub-
Saharan Africa remains high. We sought to identify the risk factors associated with stroke …
Saharan Africa remains high. We sought to identify the risk factors associated with stroke …