Stroke is a leading cause of disability, dementia and death worldwide. Approximately 70% of
deaths from stroke and 87% of stroke-related disability occur in low-income and middle …

Background Appropriate systems of stroke care are important to manage the increasing
death and disability associated with stroke in Africa. Information on existing stroke services …

Background Stroke is the leading cause of disability in adults, and has a significant impact
on individuals, families, and society. Returning home after a stroke represents a challenging …

A notable rise in health-related disability for which evidence-based rehabilitation is
beneficial is evident in low-to-middle income countries. This scoping review aimed to …

Background: Stroke is a major cause of long-term disability. Information regarding the
limitations in activity and participation experienced by patients with stroke in a specific …

Background: Little is known of stroke outcomes in low-and middle-income countries with
limited formal stroke rehabilitation services and of homebased-stroke services delivered …

Background The provision of rehabilitation differs between developed and developing
countries, this could impact on the outcomes of post stroke rehabilitation. The aim of this …

Aim To identify potential predictors of community integration in individuals after stroke using
a residential setting-based strategy. Method A prospective cohort of post-stroke individuals …

Background: Stroke is one of the most common causes of morbidity and disability in South
Africa, with the burden of stroke particularly high in rural South Africa. Objectives: The aim of …

Purpose: To investigate objectively measured physical activity in stroke survivors living in
low-income areas of Cape Town, South Africa, specifically to:(a) describe the volume of daily …