Research Article

Understanding the Connection between Cognitive Impairment and Mobility: What Can Be Gained from Neuropsychological Assessment?

Table 1


Admitting medical diagnosis Number of subjects (total )

Stroke (all types)38
General medical (nonbrain)23
Brain tumor (all types)22
Neurological disease (brain)20
Orthopedic14
Hydrocephalus (all types) 9

General medical diagnoses included cardiac disease, debility, and spinal disorders. Neurological diseases included multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and encephalopathy. Orthopedic diagnoses included hip fracture, amputations, and multiple-bone fractures.