The Life After Stroke In Northern Sweden Study (LASINS): Methodology, cohort demographics and initial results.
Maria Kähler, Hanna M Nilsson, Jan Lexell
PMID 38277309WHAT IT FOUND
Stroke survivors in northern Sweden, averaging three years post-stroke, mostly reported mild to moderate recovery.
They completed a comprehensive survey on sleep, mood, fatigue, and activity, establishing a baseline for future research rather than testing a treatment.
Key findings
01The study established a baseline cohort of stroke survivors at least 18 months post-stroke, with a mean time since onset of 35 months.
02Participants self-rated their recovery on a 0-100 scale, with a mean score of 75 and a median of 80, indicating the majority perceived themselves as having mild to moderate disability.
03The survey collected data on sleep disturbances, depressive symptoms, fatigue, and physical activity to understand their interaction with impairments and life satisfaction, but no associations or outcomes were reported in this initial description.
STILL TO COME
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What it does not show
The study is a methodology and baseline description, not an analysis of clinical outcomes or associations. The response rate was 53%, though participants and non-participants were similar in age and gender. The cohort consisted of survivors at least 18 months post-stroke who could complete questionnaires in Swedish, excluding those with severe cognitive impairment or who had died. Most participants rated themselves as having mild to moderate recovery, so findings may not apply to those with severe disability.
Declared interests
The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
The easy way to misread this
Do not interpret the baseline characteristics as evidence of the effectiveness of any intervention. This paper only describes who was recruited for a future study and does not report outcomes for sleep, fatigue, depression, or physical activity.