Article ID: 11222
Objective: We aimed to assess the impact of constipation on activities of daily living (ADL) at discharge in patients with acute cerebral infarction (ACI). Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 144 patients with ACI. We estimated the independent relationship between constipation (no defecation for ≥3 days) and the Barthel index (BI) score at discharge using multiple linear regression analysis. Results: The mean BI score was 63.4 points and the incidence of constipation was 54%. In multiple linear regression analysis, constipation showed a significant independent relationship with the BI score (β=−0.137, P=0.047). Conclusion: Constipation has an independent relationship with ADL after ACI.
