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Identifying emotional contributors to participation post-stroke.
Yejin Lee1, Marjorie L Nicholas2, Lisa Tabor Connor3
1Program in Occupational Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA.
Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation
|December 8, 2021
Summary
Emotional factors like apathy, depression, and anxiety significantly impact stroke survivor participation in daily life. Addressing these emotions is crucial for effective stroke rehabilitation and improving quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Stroke rehabilitation aims to restore daily activity participation.
- Emotional factors are recognized contributors to participation, yet their specific post-stroke associations require further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantify the impact of various emotional factors on participation levels in stroke survivors.
Main Methods:
- Seventy-three stroke survivors were assessed using three participation measures: Stroke Impact Scale (SIS) Participation/Role Function, Activity Card Sort (ACS), and Reintegration to Normal Living (RNL).
- Six emotional factors were evaluated: SIS Emotion Function, Visual Analog Mood Scale (happy/energetic), Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (Depression), State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (Trait Anxiety), and Apathy Evaluation Scale.
- Stroke severity and social support were included as covariates.
Main Results:
- Depression and stroke severity significantly predicted SIS Participation/Role Function.
- Happiness and apathy were significant predictors of ACS total activity retention.
- Anxiety, apathy, stroke severity, and social support significantly predicted Reintegration to Normal Living (RNL) total score.
Conclusions:
- Apathy, depression, anxiety, and happiness are key emotional contributors to post-stroke participation.
- General emotional state was not a significant predictor.
- Rehabilitation professionals should target specific emotional factors to enhance participation in stroke survivors.
