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Post stroke fatigue (PSF) affects most stroke survivors in rehabilitation. This study found PSF in 83% of patients, but no clear links to personal, social, or functional factors.

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  • Neurology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Clinical Research

Background:

  • Post stroke fatigue (PSF) is a common and debilitating symptom experienced by stroke survivors.
  • Understanding the prevalence and contributing factors of PSF is crucial for effective rehabilitation strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of post stroke fatigue (PSF) in patients undergoing rehabilitation.
  • To investigate the relationship between PSF and personal factors, stroke type, social context, hemispheric involvement, and mobility status.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional observational study was conducted in a rehabilitation facility.
  • Data collected included patient demographics, stroke characteristics, social context, CT scan results (hemispheric involvement), mobility status, and PSF assessment.
  • Thirty stroke survivors were included in the study.

Main Results:

  • Post stroke fatigue (PSF) was highly prevalent, observed in 83% (25 out of 30) of the study participants.
  • No significant associations were found between PSF and personal factors, social context, radiological findings (hemispheric involvement on CT), or functional mobility status.

Conclusions:

  • Post stroke fatigue (PSF) is a highly prevalent issue among stroke survivors in rehabilitation settings.
  • The study did not identify clear associations between PSF and the investigated clinical, social, or functional variables, suggesting further research is needed.