Factors affecting quality of life following stroke
JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES-TURKISH, vol.25, no.3, pp.164-170, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 25 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 2008
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES-TURKISH
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Page Numbers: pp.164-170
- Keywords: stroke, quality of life, disability
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Stroke is a chronic and important health problem affecting all aspects of an individual's life. Neurological impairment resulting from stroke leads to functional disability in patients. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of age, gender, duration of stroke and side of hemiplegia on the quality of life and the correlation between disability indices and the quality of life.