The effect of nurse-led interventions on quality of life in stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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Yan Zhong1, Min Zhou2, Chang-Qin Huang2
1Sichuan University, West China Hospital, Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Chengdu, China.
Objectives:
This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the efficacy of nurse-led interventions in enhancing the quality of life in individuals who have experienced a stroke.
Methods:
A thorough literature search was conducted across Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science databases utilizing three distinct keyword groups. After removing duplicate records, two independent reviewers screened the articles and extracted relevant data. A meta-analysis was then carried out to determine the overall effect size.
Results:
The analysis of all included studies indicated that nurse-led interventions have a notable impact on the quality of life in stroke survivors. Longer and more comprehensive programs were linked to greater improvements in both mental and physical health outcomes. The pooled analysis demonstrated that nurse-led care significantly enhanced quality of life compared to standard care [mean difference: 20.36 (95% CI: 4.99 - 35.73); P = 0.009; I2 = 99.93].
Conclusions:
Nurse-led interventions are recommended as an effective strategy to enhance quality of life in post-stroke patients.
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