Subjective memory impairment after stroke

Abstract

The responses of 95 stroke patients and 129 orthopaedic control patients were compared on a questionnaire of subjective memory abilities. Stroke patients reported more problems than orthopaedic controls, and relatives observed more problems in both groups than were reported by patients. Reassessment after 6 months showed that stroke patients rated their memories as worse but their relatives observed an improvement. Factors such as whether the patient was in hospital or at home, and the side of the lesion, were not found to be related to overall subjective memory impairment.

Key Words:

• Memory impairment
• Stroke