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The testamentary capacity in acute stroke. A cross-sectional study.
Tsiakiri, Anna; Trypsiani, Ioanna; Christidi, Foteini; Trypsianis, Gregory; Bakirtzis, Christos; Vlotinou, Pinelopi; Tsiptsios, Dimitrios; Voskou, Panagiota; Papageorgiou, Sokratis; Aggelousis, Nikolaos; Vadikolias, Konstantinos; Serdari, Aspasia.
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  • Tsiakiri A; Neurology Department, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece.
  • Trypsiani I; Neurology Department, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece.
  • Christidi F; Neurology Department, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece.
  • Trypsianis G; Laboratory of Medical Statistics, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece.
  • Bakirtzis C; B' Department of Neurology and the MS Center, AHEPA University Hospital, Central Macedonia, Thessaloniki, Greece.
  • Vlotinou P; Department of Occupational Therapy, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece.
  • Tsiptsios D; Neurology Department, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece.
  • Voskou P; Cognitive Disorders/Dementia Unit, 2nd Department of Neurology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
  • Papageorgiou S; Cognitive Disorders/Dementia Unit, 2nd Department of Neurology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
  • Aggelousis N; Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Democritus University of Thrace, Komotini, Greece.
  • Vadikolias K; Neurology Department, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece.
  • Serdari A; Department of Child and Adolescent, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece.
Appl Neuropsychol Adult ; : 1-11, 2024 Mar 06.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38447221
ABSTRACT
Succession law, which governs the creation and validity of wills, is closely tied to testamentary capacity (TC), the cognitive competence required for a valid will. This study explores TC in acute stroke patients and its connections to demographic and clinical characteristics. The research included first-time stroke patients admitted within 24 hours of symptom onset, meeting specific criteria. Data were collected, and assessment tools like the Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination III (ACE-III) and Testamentary Capacity Assessment Tool (TCAT) were used. The study found that TCAT scores were not significantly affected by age or gender but positively correlated with education, the Barthel Index and ACE-III scores. They were negatively associated with National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) and Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) scores. Specific cognitive domains, particularly memory and attention, were independent determinants of TCAT scores. This research introduces TCAT as a valuable tool for evaluating testamentary capacity in stroke patients and highlights the multifaceted nature of TC, emphasizing the need for a nuanced approach. As the population ages and complex medical conditions become more prevalent, understanding the interplay between cognitive functioning and testamentary capacity becomes increasingly crucial for both legal and medical professionals.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Appl Neuropsychol Adult Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Grecia Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos

Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Appl Neuropsychol Adult Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Grecia Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos