|
| n | (%) |
Patient characteristic |
|
| |
Age, years |
|
| |
| <65 | 54 | (12.7) |
| 65 - 74 | 131 | (30.7) |
| ≥75 | 241 | (56.6) |
Sex |
|
| |
| Male | 211 | (49.5) |
| Female | 215 | (50.5) |
Level of care required covered by long-term care insurance |
|
| |
| Support required | 43 | (10.1) |
| Care Level 1 | 44 | (10.3) |
| Care Level 2 | 112 | (26.3) |
| Care Level 3 | 86 | (20.2) |
| Care Level 4 | 86 | (20.2) |
| Care Level 5 | 55 | (12.9) |
Independence in activities of daily living |
|
| |
| Can walk independently indoors and outdoors | 52 | (12.2) |
| Can perform self-care independently | 169 | (39.7) |
| Requires partial assistance | 107 | (25.1) |
| Requires full assistance | 98 | (23.0) |
Cognitive function during everyday activities |
|
| |
| No disability/slight disability | 214 | (50.2) |
| Moderate disability | 136 | (32.0) |
| Severe disability | 76 | (17.8) |
Type of stroke |
|
| |
| Ischemic | 262 | (61.5) |
| Hemorrhagic | 154 | (36.2) |
| Transient ischemic attack | 10 | (2.3) |
Number of strokes |
|
| |
| First ever | 314 | (73.7) |
| Recurrence | 112 | (26.3) |
Caregiver characteristics |
|
| |
Age, years |
|
| |
| <65 | 183 | (42.9) |
| 65 - 74 | 157 | (36.9) |
| ≥75 | 86 | (20.2) |
Sex |
|
| |
| Male | 110 | (25.8) |
| Female | 316 | (74.2) |
Relationship to patient |
|
| |
| Spouse/partner | 218 | (51.2) |
| Children | 115 | (27.0) |
| Relative/friends | 93 | (21.8) |
Support from other family members |
|
| |
| Yes | 192 | (45.1) |
| No | 234 | (54.9) |