[A Structural Equation Model on Social Re-Adjustment of Stroke Patients: Based on Roy's Adaptation Model]

Area of Science:

• Neuroscience
• Rehabilitation Medicine
• Psychology

Background:

• Stroke survivors face challenges in social re-adjustment.
• Roy's adaptation model provides a framework for understanding adaptation.
• A comprehensive literature review informed the model development.

Approach:

• Developed and tested a structural equation model for social re-adjustment in 321 stroke patients.
• The model integrated Roy's adaptation model with literature findings.
• Analyzed data using SPSS and AMOS, testing 28 hypotheses.

Key Points:

• The model explained approximately 64% of the variance in social re-adjustment.
• Direct predictors included age, social support, activities of daily living, and depression.
• Indirect predictors involved neurological impairment, gender, age, social support, and rehabilitation motivation.

Conclusions:

• Continuous support is crucial for stroke survivors' social re-adjustment.
• Interventions should target activities of daily living, depression, and social support, especially for older adults.
• Multidisciplinary care enhances adaptation and quality of life post-stroke.