Association between post-stroke psychological disorders, activity limitations and health-related quality of life in chronic stroke survivors in Benin

CONCLUSIONS: Depression and anxiety had a negative impact on activity limitations and HRQoL in Beninese chronic stroke survivors. This call for action to integrate psychological interventions as part of rehabilitation programs in low and middle-income countries.Implications for rehabilitationPost-stroke depression and anxiety are quite common among stroke survivors in sub-Saharan Africa.Post-stroke depression and anxiety negatively impact activities and health-related quality of life in chronic stroke survivors in sub-Saharan Africa.Managing these post-stroke psychological disorders is necessary to promote the functional recovery and social reintegration of stroke survivors in their communities.PMID:35694808 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2022.2083703

Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - June 13, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Orthelo L éonel Gbètoho Atigossou Fatimata Ou édraogo Aristide S Honado Etienne Alagnid é Toussaint Godonou Kpadonou Charles S èbiyo Batcho Source Type: research