[Factors related with stroke recovery]

81 patients with an average of 61 who had a hemispheric stroke for the first time and survived more than 12 months were followed in order to study the factors related with recovery. The results are: (1). The severity of the initial attack and the presence of depression and other complications in recovery period are the main relating factors with both the quality of life and recovery of neurological deficits. (2). The size of the lesion shown in CT is the main relating factor with the recovery of neurological deficits. (3). function of affected hand is a main relating factor with the quality of life. According to these results, it is essential to have a preliminary consideration to facilitate recovery at the initial stage of stroke and to organize the rehabilitation programs for the patients.