International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
ISSN: 2329-9096
Gamio A
Spain
Research Article
Quality of Life of Stroke Patients and their Caregivers
Author(s): Pinedo S, SanMartin V, Zaldibar B, Miranda M, Tejada P, Erazo P, Lizarraga N, Aycart J, Gamio A, Gómez I and Bilbao APinedo S, SanMartin V, Zaldibar B, Miranda M, Tejada P, Erazo P, Lizarraga N, Aycart J, Gamio A, Gómez I and Bilbao A
Background: Disability following a stroke leads to deterioration in the quality of life (QoL) not only of patients, but also of their relatives. Identifying which patient-related variables have the greatest impact on caregivers’ QoL will allow us to improve rehabilitation interventions.
Objective: To assess the QoL of patients after a stroke and that of their main caregivers. A secondary aim was to analyse potential relationships between patient-related variables and the most affected aspects of caregivers’ QoL.
Methods: Prospective cohort study. Sociodemographic data, cognitive status, aphasia, dysphagia, and disability were evaluated 6 months after a stroke. The QoL of patients and caregivers was assessed using the 36-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36).
Results: 157 patie.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-9096.1000387