Key result
Approximately 1 year after subarachnoid hemorrhage, 46% of survivors reported incomplete recovery, and health-related quality of life was significantly lower than population norms.
Why the study?
What are the long-term health outcomes and quality of life for survivors 1 year after subarachnoid hemorrhage?
Population
432 first-ever cases of subarachnoid hemorrhage registered in four cities in Australia and New Zealand
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
mean 1.2 years
Authors
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Adds descriptive 1-year SAH outcome data; leaves open questions on long-term management pending prospective studies.
Observational (n=432)
Yes
What are the long-term health outcomes and quality of life for survivors 1 year after subarachnoid hemorrhage?
A high proportion of long-term survivors of subarachnoid hemorrhage experience ongoing neuropsychological deficits and impaired social roles at 1 year.
Hackett et al. (2000) conducted an observational in Subarachnoid hemorrhage (n=432). Subarachnoid hemorrhage vs. Age- and sex-adjusted Australian population norms was evaluated on Incomplete recovery. Approximately 1 year after subarachnoid hemorrhage, 46% of survivors reported incomplete recovery, and health-related quality of life was significantly lower than population norms.
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