Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Stroke

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Demonstrator of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, El-Fayoum University, Egypt

2 Assist. Professor of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, El-Fayoum University, Egypt.

3 Professor of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, El-Fayoum University, Egypt.

Abstract

Background: Stroke is a neurological disorder due to a sudden decline in blood
flow to a localized area of the brain. It is the second most common cause of death
and the third most common cause of disability worldwide. Quality of life (QOL)
is increasingly being used as an outcome measure designed to assess the health-
related quality for patients with stroke. Aim of the study: This study aimed to
assess health-related quality of life in patients with stroke. Research design: A
descriptive design was used to conduct this study. Setting: The study was
conducted at the Medical Neurological Departments & Outpatient Clinics of El-
Fayoum General Hospital. Sample: A convenience sample composed of 100 post
stroke patients. Data collection tools: Part I: Socio-demographic and medical
data questionnaire. Part II: Stroke-specific quality of life scale (SS-QOL).
Results: The mean score of overall HRQOL (118.97) was poor for the study
patients. There was a significant relation between quality of life (QOL) and
research variables regarding age, level of education, stroke duration, compliance
with medication, and family history of stroke. Conclusion: Based on the results
of present study, it can be concluded that all quality-of-life post stroke patients
were poor. There is a statistically significant relation with QOL with age, stroke
duration, compliance with medication, and family history of stroke.
Recommendations: The study recommended to design health education program
to promote stroke patient HRQOL.

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History

  • Receive Date: 21 July 2025
  • Accept Date: 21 July 2025

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