Table 1 Baseline demographic and clinical characteristics
Variable | Control group n = 20 | Intervention group n = 20 |
|---|---|---|
Age | 75 [56–90] | 75 [60–85] |
Sex | ||
Male | 14 (70) | 11 (55) |
Female | 6 (30) | 9 (45) |
Stroke type | ||
Ischemic | 16 (80) | 16 (80) |
ICH | 3 (15) | 4 (20) |
Ischemic and ICH | 1 (5) | – |
Left hemisphere | 6 (30) | 7 (35) |
Right hemisphere | 10 (50) | 10 (50) |
Supratentorial | 15 (75) | 16 (80) |
Infratentorial | 3 (15) | 4 (20) |
Supra- and infratentorial | 1 (5) | – |
Lowered consciousness at hospital admission | 6 (30) | 6 (30) |