Article

After stroke, impaired walking ability may affect activity and
participation. The aim was to investigate whether self-reported activity and
participation were associated with walking endurance late after stroke. METHOD: A
non-randomised sample of 31 persons with a mean age of 59.7 years and time since
stroke of 7-10 years was studied. Walking endurance was measured by the 6-minute
walk test (6MWT). Self-reported activity and participation were measured by the
Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly and the Stroke Impact Scale.
Relationships were analysed with linear regression. RESULTS: A regression model
including activities of daily living and 6MWT explained 44%, mobility and 6MWT
explained 25% and a model including physical activity level and 6MWT explained
21% of the variation in activity. Regarding participation, the explanatory level
of the model of participation and 6MWT was 30%. CONCLUSIONS: Walking distance
several years after stroke was partly associated with self-reported difficulties
in activity and participation.

Langue : ANGLAIS