Can early onset bone loss be effectively managed in post-stroke patients? An integrative review of the evidence
Author(s) -
Jenny Marsden,
Lorna M Gibson,
Catherine Elizabeth Lightbody,
Anil K. Sharma,
Mashood Siddiqi,
Caroline L Watkins
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
age and ageing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.014
H-Index - 143
eISSN - 1468-2834
pISSN - 0002-0729
DOI - 10.1093/ageing/afm198
Subject(s) - medicine , stroke (engine) , cinahl , psychological intervention , rehabilitation , physical therapy , hip fracture , checklist , osteoporosis , intensive care medicine , nursing , mechanical engineering , psychology , engineering , cognitive psychology
bone loss post-stroke can lead to an increased risk of fracture. Fractures compound the effects of a stroke, resulting in greater dependency for the individual and an increased burden for health and social care.
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