Patients' knowledge, attitude, and practice toward stroke rehabilitation: a web-based cross-sectional study

Area of Science:

• Neuroscience
• Rehabilitation Medicine
• Health Psychology

Background:

• Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability worldwide.
• Effective stroke rehabilitation is crucial for patient recovery and functional independence.
• Understanding patient perspectives on rehabilitation is vital for optimizing care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess stroke patients' understanding of stroke rehabilitation.
• To evaluate patients' perceptions and attitudes towards rehabilitation.
• To determine patients' willingness to participate in rehabilitation programs.

Main Methods:

• A web-based, cross-sectional study was conducted.
• Data collected from 497 stroke patients via self-administered questionnaires.
• Statistical analysis examined relationships between knowledge, attitude, and practice.

Main Results:

• Patients showed sufficient knowledge but unfavorable attitudes towards stroke rehabilitation.
• Knowledge positively influenced attitudes (β=0.249, p<0.001).
• Attitudes directly impacted practice (β=0.443, p<0.001), with knowledge also having direct and indirect effects.

Conclusions:

• Stroke patients possess adequate knowledge but hold negative attitudes regarding rehabilitation.
• Improving patient attitudes is a critical strategy for enhancing stroke rehabilitation engagement and effectiveness.
• Interventions should focus on modifying attitudes to promote better rehabilitation practices.