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Subjective experience after stroke.

Claudine Martin1, Georges Dellatolas, Delphine Viguier

  • 1INSERM U472 - Epidemiologie et Biostatistiques, Villejuif, France.

Applied Neuropsychology
|February 14, 2003
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Stroke survivors experience more depressive moods and cognitive issues than controls. Relatives perceive stroke

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Psychology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Stroke significantly impacts patients' subjective experiences and quality of life.
  • Understanding the psychological and social consequences of stroke is crucial for effective rehabilitation.
  • Previous research indicates potential discrepancies between patient self-perceptions and external assessments post-stroke.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the subjective experiences of stroke patients using the European Brain Injury Questionnaire.
  • To compare self-assessments of stroke patients with assessments by their relatives and healthy controls.
  • To identify key factors contributing to the subjective difficulties experienced after stroke.

Main Methods:

  • 214 stroke patients completed the 63-item European Brain Injury Questionnaire.

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  • Close relatives of patients and 214 matched control participants also completed the questionnaire.
  • Principal component analysis was used to identify underlying factors in the questionnaire responses.

    • Main Results:

    • Principal component analysis revealed three main factors: depressive mood, cognitive difficulties, and social interaction difficulties.
    • Stroke patients reported higher levels of depressive mood and cognitive difficulties compared to control participants.
    • Social interaction difficulties did not differ significantly between stroke patients and controls in self-assessment.
    • Relatives rated patients' difficulties, particularly those impacting the patient, higher than patients did themselves.

    Conclusions:

    • Stroke patients commonly experience psychological distress, including depressive mood and cognitive challenges.
    • Discrepancies exist between patient self-perceptions and relative assessments, highlighting the need for comprehensive evaluation.
    • Rehabilitation programs must address the psychological well-being of stroke survivors and consider the impact on their families.