Abstract WP159: Effects of Gender on Sleep Alterations After Stroke

Abstract only Introduction: Stroke in women tends to lead to greater disabilities and increased likelihood of institutionalization compared to men. We explored if sleep disturbances following stroke are influenced by gender. We also evaluated if levels of thyroid hormone (TSH, T3, T4), which are ass...

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Published in:Stroke (1970) 2017-02, Vol.48 (suppl_1)
Main Authors: Griesbach, Grace S, Finley, Sarah K, Williams, Jennifer, Harrington, David
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Abstract only Introduction: Stroke in women tends to lead to greater disabilities and increased likelihood of institutionalization compared to men. We explored if sleep disturbances following stroke are influenced by gender. We also evaluated if levels of thyroid hormone (TSH, T3, T4), which are associated to functional outcome are influenced by gender. Methods: Sleep was evaluated via polysomnography in stroke 33 patients (men: n=20; women: n=13; M age = 54). Functional outcome was assessed with the Supervision Rating Rating Scale (SRS) and the Mayo-Portland Adaptability Inventory 4 (MPAI). Patients were also evaluated for hormonal alterations. Sleep values were also compared with age-matched published normative data from uninjured adults. Results: Women performed worse on the MPAI Ability Index and Adjustment index compared to men (p
ISSN:0039-2499
1524-4628
DOI:10.1161/str.48.suppl_1.wp159