DOI: 10.1097/WNQ.0b013e3182a2fdb6
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Issn Print: 1050-6438
Publication Date: 2015/02/01
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Abstract
Objective:To investigate the correlation between function of the involved upper extremity and hand of the ambulatory stroke survivors living in the community independently and quality of life of their primary caregivers.
Design:This was a case-control study comparing the Brunnstrom grading of the patients’ involved upper extremity and hand with SF-36 score of the caregivers.
Setting:Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Departments of a University Hospital and a Teaching Rehabilitation Center.
Participants:The study included 51 stroke patients and their 51 primary caregivers.
Interventions:Not applicable.
Main Outcome Measures:Brunnstrom grade of the involved upper extremity and hand of the stroke survivors and SF-36 subscale scores of the primary caregivers.
Results:Quality of life of the primary caregivers determined by the SF-36 scoring revealed-high correlation with the Brunnstrom grade of the patient’s upper extremity and hand.
Conclusions:The independently walking stroke patients’ upper extremity and hand function is highly correlated with the quality of life of their primary caregivers. Independence in walking may not be an enhancing factor for the quality of life of the primary caregiver.
