ASSOCIATION OF COGNITIVE LEVEL AND QUALITY OF LIFE INDICATORS POSTSTROKE IN OLDER ADULTS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Abstract

Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. Post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI) is a common complication of stroke; however, mild cognitive impairment is highly prevalent within three months post-stroke and is associated with increased cost of care, hospitalizations, and care dependency.