The mediating effect of psychological distress on functional dependence in stroke patients

ConclusionThe various forms of psychological distress after stroke might play a mediating role in functional recovery and explain how stroke severity affects functional dependence. Relevance to clinical practiceBy understanding the nature of various forms of psychological distress, healthcare professionals should adopt appropriate assessment instruments and design effective interventions to help improve mental and physical function of stroke patients.
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research