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Changes and predictors of psychological stress among elderly stroke survivors 6  months after hospital discharge
Abstract The aim of this study was to analyse the changes in psychological stress and identify its basal predictors among elderly stroke survivors after 6 months following discharge from hospital to home directly, rather than to a rehabilitation facility. The sample comprised 50 elderly stroke survivors. Data were collected at 2 weeks (T1), at 3 months (T2), and at 6 months (T3) after hospital discharge. The following instruments were applied: Perceived Stress Scale—10 items (PSS‐10), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale, Functional Independence Measure, and Geriatric Depression Scale—15 items. Study records...
Source: Stress and Health - December 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Emanuella Barros Santos, Rosalina Aparecida Partezani Rodrigues, Jack Roberto Silva Fhon, Vanderlei Jos é Haas Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research