Evaluation Of The Relationship Between The Conut Score And Balance And Functional Status In Patients With Chronic Stroke
The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between the CONUT score, which reflects nutritional status, and balance performance in patients with chronic stroke. The secondary aims are to investigate the association between the CONUT score and functional status and stroke-specific quality of life, as well as to assess the relationships of mid-upper arm circumference, an anthropometric indicator of nutritional status, and ultrasonographic rectus femoris muscle thickness, which reflects muscle mass, with balance performance, functional status, and stroke-specific quality of life. In addition, the study aims to examine the relationships between bone mineral density and balance, functional status, and ambulation level in patients with chronic stroke.
• Being 18 years of age or older
• Having a diagnosis of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke
• At least 6 months having elapsed since the stroke event (chronic phase)
• Being clinically stable
• Being able to participate in standing and balance assessments (walking with an assistive device is acceptable)
• Having sufficient cognitive capacity to understand and respond to the assessment scales used in the study
• Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study and providing written informed consent