Stroke, Cognitive Deficits, and Rehabilitation: Still an Incomplete Picture

Cognitive impairment after stroke is common and can cause disability with major impacts on quality of life and independence. There are also indirect effects of cognitive impairment on functional recovery after stroke through reduced participation in rehabilitation and poor adherence to treatment guidelines. In this article, we attempt to establish the following: • whether there is a distinct profile of cognitive impairment after stroke; •...