High-Intensity Post-Stroke Rehabilitation Is Associated with Lower Risk of Pressure Ulcer Development in Patients with Stroke: Real-World Evidence from a Nationwide, Population-Based Cohort Study

High-Intensity Post-Stroke Rehabilitation Is Associated with Lower Risk of Pressure Ulcer Development in Patients with Stroke: Real-World Evidence from a Nationwide, Population-Based Cohort Study

<i>Background and Objectives:</i> Multiple factors are associated with pressure ulcer (PU) development, including limited mobility following stroke. We performed a nationwide cohort study to investigate the impact of rehabilitation intensity on the incidence of post-stroke PU. <i>M...

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Main Authors: Ying-Chu Chen, Tai-Li Chen, Chia-Chun Cheng, Yu-Cih Yang, Jen-Hung Wang, Hei-Tung Yip, Chung-Yi Hsu, Hung-Yu Cheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
pressure ulcers
pressure injuries
stroke
rehabilitation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/58/3/402

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