Quality of Life of Stroke Survivors: A 3-Month Follow-up Study

This study aimed to assess, compare, and identify predictors of unsatisfactory QoL in different dimensions of stroke survivors at 1 month and 3 months poststroke. A total of 125 stroke survivors were recruited from 4 public hospitals under the auspices of the Department of Medical Services, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Thailand, and followed for 3 months. QoL was assessed using the self-administered SF-36 Health Survey, version 2.0. Six specific dimensions of QoL—physical function, role-physical, bodily pain, general health, vitality, and role-emotional—were significantly improved at 3 months poststroke; however, 2 dimensions—social function and mental health—were not. Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that at 1 month poststroke, significant predictors of unsatisfactory QoL were being dependent (Barthel Index score

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - July 2, 2012 Category: Neurology Authors: Sangkaew Rachpukdee, Nopporn Howteerakul, Nawarat Suwannapong, Smarn Tang-aroonsin Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research