Mediating effect of post-stroke depression between activities of daily living and health-related quality of life: meta-analytic structural equation modeling

ConclusionsThe findings suggest that both decreased ADL and PSD may reduce HRQoL, while a decrease in ADL tends to cause depression after stroke. Therefore, ADL and PSD reductions should be improved to achieve better HRQoL of stroke survivors. Future studies should continue to discuss other factors affecting HRQoL to achieve optimal recovery in stroke survivors.
Source: Quality of Life Research - Category: Health Management Source Type: research