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Multicenter Study
. 2015 Mar 25:15:42.
doi: 10.1186/s12883-015-0293-5.

Korean Stroke Cohort for functioning and rehabilitation (KOSCO): study rationale and protocol of a multi-centre prospective cohort study

Won Hyuk Chang  1 , Min Kyun Sohn  2 , Jongmin Lee  3 , Deog Young Kim  4 , Sam-Gyu Lee  5 , Yong-Il Shin  6 , Gyung-Jae Oh  7 , Yang-Soo Lee  8 , Min Cheol Joo  9 , Eun Young Han  10 , Yun-Hee Kim  11
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Multicenter Study

Korean Stroke Cohort for functioning and rehabilitation (KOSCO): study rationale and protocol of a multi-centre prospective cohort study

Won Hyuk Chang et al. BMC Neurol. .

Abstract

Background: Development of a long-term stroke care plan requires serial assessment of long-term patient function and consideration of caregiver mood. However, to date, few comprehensive cohort studies have included both stroke patients and caregivers.

Methods/design: KOSCO is a large, multi-centre prospective cohort study for all acute first-ever stroke patients admitted to participating hospitals in nine distinct areas of Korea. This study is designed as a 10-year, longitudinal follow-up investigating the residual disabilities, activity limitations, and quality of life issues arising in patients suffering from first-ever stroke. The main objectives of this study are to identify the factors that influence residual disability and long-term quality of life. The secondary objectives of this study are to determine the risk of mortality and recurrent vascular events in patients with acute first-ever stroke. We will investigate longitudinal health behaviors and patterns of healthcare utilization, including stroke rehabilitation care. We will also investigate the long-term health status, mood, and quality of life in stroke patient caregivers. In addition, we will identify baseline and ongoing characteristics that are associated with our secondary outcomes.

Discussion: KOSCO is a prospective, multi-centre, 10-year longitudinal follow-up study investigating the residual disabilities, activity limitations, and quality of life issues arising in patients suffering from first-ever stroke.

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Flowchart of the KOSCO study.
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