Frailty, Inequality and Co-morbidity: a cohort study in TIA and Stroke
To initiate a stroke cohort to inform the relationship between frailty, multi-morbidity, socioeconomic status and clinical outcome in TIA and stroke.
The study simply collects information through administration of a questionnaire at two time points (baseline and 90 days later) in two groups (within 6 weeks of the TIA/stroke; and >6 weeks of the TIA/stroke). The questionnaire at baseline is administered either face-to-face whilst in hospital, or sent via the post if the participant is at home. The questions asked 90 days later will be performed over the telephone.
1. TIA, ischaemic or haemorrhagic stroke in the last: 6 weeks (subacute group), or 6 weeks to 3 years (chronic group) 2. Age >40 years 3. Written consent from participant or proxy
1. Probable stroke mimic (e.g. migraine, functional neurology, brain tumour) 2. Life expectancy <3 months 3. Not expected to complete follow up at day 90 (e.g. homeless, out-of-area) 4. Level of consciousness prohibits engagement in baseline measures