Relationships with quality of life, physical function, and psychological, mental, and social states of stroke patients in a recovery ward. Part II: Quality of life

Abstract

[Purpose] To identify the factors associated with quality of life (QOL) from among physical function, and psychological, mental and social states of subacute stroke patients, to promote a whole person approach, in order to help with the provision of smoother and more effective rehabilitation. [Subjects] Twenty-three sub-acute stroke patients. [Methods] QOL was assessed using the Stroke Specific QOL, and associations with physical function, and psychological, mental, and social states were examined through correlation and multiple regression analyses. [Results] Overall QOL was particularly associated with physical function, cognitive state, and psychological state (r2=0.885); however, the structural factors of QOL were mutually interdependent. [Conclusion] The results suggest the importance of not only rehabilitation for physical function, but also interventions for cognitive state, psychological care, and social state, namely the whole person approach.