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Psychological well-being 3 years after severe stroke
B Löfgren1, Y Gustafson, L Nyberg
1Department of Geriatric Medicine, Umeâ University, Umeâ, Sweden. britta.lofgren@germed.umu.se
Stroke
|March 6, 1999
Summary
Most stroke survivors reported good or fair psychological well-being three years post-discharge. Depression significantly impacted morale, highlighting the need for targeted mental health interventions following stroke.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Neurology
- Psychology
Background:
- Stroke significantly impacts patients' quality of life and psychological state.
- Long-term psychological well-being after stroke requires thorough investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the long-term psychological well-being of stroke survivors.
- To identify factors associated with psychological well-being, including impairments and disabilities.
Main Methods:
- 47 stroke survivors were assessed 3 years after discharge from a geriatric stroke ward.
- The Philadelphia Geriatric Center Morale Scale (PGCMS) was used to measure psychological well-being.
Main Results:
- 64% of survivors exhibited high or moderate psychological well-being.
- Depression demonstrated the strongest correlation with PGCMS scores.
- Social situation, functional status, age, gender, communication, and need for help showed weaker associations.
Conclusions:
- Over half of stroke survivors maintained good or fair psychological well-being long-term.
- Detecting and treating depression is crucial for improving stroke patients' morale.
- Ongoing monitoring of depression treatment efficacy post-stroke is important.