The objective of the current study is to determine whether cognitive, emotional, behavioural, and personality explain individual difference in fatigue symptomatology. Furthermore, this study wants to examine whether fatigue is a risk marker for…
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- Vascular haemorrhagic disorders
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Outcome measures
Primary outcome
Level of quality of life at follow-up, adverse events and death at follow-up.
Secondary outcome
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Background summary
Symptoms of fatigue after a stroke is a neglected issue. Little is known about
the determinants of fatigue and the prognostic value of fatigue in stroke
patients. Since patients often rate fatigue as one a there worst symptoms
affecting their quality of life, it is important to gain knowledge about its
predictors and to examine its predictive value.
Study objective
The objective of the current study is to determine whether cognitive,
emotional, behavioural, and personality explain individual difference in
fatigue symptomatology. Furthermore, this study wants to examine whether
fatigue is a risk marker for adverse prognosis in stroke patients.
Study design
Above objectives will be investigated using a longitudinal study design.
Study burden and risks
There is no additional risk associated with participation. Patients are asked
to participate in a neuropsychological examination at baseline and 3-month
follow-up, and fill out a questionnaire booklet at baseline, 3-month follow-up,
and 12-month follow-up. Patients are asked to participate 3 times.
Warandelaan 2
5000LE Tilburg
Nederland
Warandelaan 2
5000LE Tilburg
Nederland
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Age
Inclusion criteria
CVA
Discharched from Neurology ward
Exclusion criteria
Patients with impaired level of consciousness, with severe problems in language comprehension, multiple cognitive impairments reflecting dementia syndrome, as well as patients who were in peril of death are excluded.
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Recruitment
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| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL21642.008.08 |