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Correlation Between Resilience and Social Support in Elderly Ischemic Stroke Patients
Yan Wang1, Guo Li1, Shuming Ding1
1Medical School, Zhengzhou University of Industrial Technology, Zhengzhou, China.
World Neurosurgery
|February 5, 2024
Summary
Elderly stroke patients show moderate resilience but low social support. Enhancing social support positively correlates with improved resilience in these patients.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Neurology
- Psychology
Background:
- Social support encompasses emotional, instrumental, and informational aid.
- Emotional support fosters psychological resilience, aiding adaptation to stressors and promoting positive adjustment.
- Stroke significantly impacts elderly individuals, necessitating research into factors influencing their recovery and well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the levels of resilience and social support in elderly stroke patients.
- To examine the relationship between resilience and social support among this demographic.
Main Methods:
- A convenience sample of 280 elderly ischemic stroke patients was recruited.
- Data were collected using questionnaires assessing general information, resilience, and social support.
Main Results:
- Patients exhibited moderate resilience (mean score 63.77 ± 9.99).
- Social support levels were relatively low (mean score 33.72 ± 5.77).
- A significant positive correlation was found between resilience and social support (r = 0.277, P < 0.05).
Conclusions:
- Findings suggest that social support is a crucial factor for enhancing psychological resilience in elderly stroke survivors.
- Interventions aimed at increasing social support may improve the mental health and adaptive capacity of this population.
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