Latent profile analysis of demoralization syndrome in elderly stroke patients with disability

This study investigated the potential profiles of demoralization syndrome and its influencing factors in elderly stroke patients with disability. 656 patients who met the inclusion criteria participated in this study. Mplus 8.3 was used to establish a latent profile model for the demoralization syndrome in elderly stroke patients with disability. SPSS 25.0 was used for statistical analyses to explore the factors influencing it. The results show that the level of demoralization in elderly stroke patients with disability was divided into three categories. Multiple logistic regression showed that age, residential status, monthly income, smoking history, history of other chronic diseases, social support, and self-efficacy were the factors influencing the latent profile of demoralization syndrome in elderly stroke patients with disability (P < 0.05). Relevant healthcare professionals can implement primary prevention management measures in a targeted manner according to different profile characteristics.