Predictors and Changes of Self-Perceived Burden Among Stroke Survivors: A 3-Month Follow-Up Study
Open Access
- 24 July 2020
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Frontiers Media SA in Frontiers in Neurology
- Vol. 11, 742
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2020.00742
Abstract
Background and Purpose:Patients' self-perceived burden (SPB) is associated with distress, which has a potentially negative influence on disease rehabilitation and quality of life. Stroke represents a significant health and social burden. The aim of the study was to assess, compare, and identify predictors of SPB in stroke survivors during the first 3 months post-stroke. Methods:A prospective longitudinal study was used. Consecutive stroke inpatients were recruited from the neurology department of three general hospitals in Xi'an, China. Patients were surveyed using the Self-perceived Burden Scale (SPBS) on the fourth day of admission (Acute phase, Time 1, T1) and 1 month (Time 2, T2) and 3 months (Time 3, T3) post-stroke. Results:Considerable burden was experienced by 84.15-91.50% of patients in the first 3 months post-stroke. The mean score of physical burden was the highest. Over time, physical, emotional, and economic burden all declined. The following characteristics had significant association with increased patient SPB at T1, T2, and T3: age, self-evaluated economic pressure, comorbidity, and functional status (P< 0.01). Patients' knowledge about stroke was only significantly associated with SPB at T3 (P< 0.01). Conclusions:Patients experienced a high degree of SPB in the early stage after stroke. Addressing the characteristics and predicting factors as well as the development of a targeted intervention for SPB may improve survival and post-stroke disability.This publication has 17 references indexed in Scilit:
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