Factors influencing the willingness to participate in rehabilitation in patients with subacute stroke

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Factors influencing the willingness to participate in rehabilitation in patients with subacute stroke

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Abstract

Objective

The aim of this study was to examine the parameters that may influence the willingness of patients to participate in post-stroke rehabilitation.

Methods

Patients in the subacute phase of stroke who underwent inpatient rehabilitation for one month were included in this study. The primary outcome measure was the level of rehabilitation participation as measured on the Pittsburgh Rehabilitation Participation Scale (PRPS). Other outcome measures evaluated were Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) for cognitive functions, Brunnstrom stage for motor recovery, modified Rankin Scale (mRS) for disability, Functional Independence Measure for functionality, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index for sleep quality, and Beck Depression Inventory for emotional state.

Results

A total of 38 patients with first-time stroke were studied. A negative correlation was found between the participation in rehabilitation and body mass index (BMI) (r: −0.398p = 0.012), myocardial infarction (MI) history (r: −0.387p = 0.015) and mRS (r: −0.351p = 0.031), while a positive correlation was determined with MMSE (r: 0.432P = 0.007). A 1-unit increase in BMI, MI history, and mRS resulted in a 0.176, 0.673, and 0.294-unit decrease in participation in rehabilitation, respectively. In addition, a 1-unit increase in MMSE provided an increase of 0.606-unit in participation.

Conclusion

BMI within normal limits, prevention/treatment of cardiovascular diseases, and well-being of physical and cognitive functions might be the factors that positively influence participation in rehabilitation process. We consider that it would be appropriate to evaluate these parameters with particular emphasis in stroke patients in the subacute period to be rehabilitated.

Introduction

Stroke is one of the most common diseases that cause disability and dependency [1], [2]. Its incidence and prevalence gradually increase with age [3], [4]. It is known that men are at a higher lifetime risk of both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke than women [5], [6]. Pregnancy and use of oral contraceptives, on the other hand, increase the risk in young women [7], [8], [9].

While 10% of stroke patients recover spontaneously within a month, 10% do not benefit from treatment. Approximately 80% of mild and moderately disabled patients can benefit from the rehabilitation program [10]. The main purpose of rehabilitation is to ensure the individual's maximum independence from all aspects (physical, cognitive, social, etc.). In this respect, the participation of patients in rehabilitation is vital for recovery.

With the mobilization studies initiated in the acute period after stroke, significant increases can be achieved in the functional recovery of patients [11]. It was determined that the neurological functions of stroke patients who were mobilized within 24–48 h after hospitalization increased, and the complication rates decreased with early and intensive rehabilitation [12], [13].

Through clinical experience, we are aware of the value of early rehabilitation, but we have found that in some cases patients were less motivated to participate in rehabilitation and we planned to research the causes behind this to raise awareness and contribute to the literature.

Rehabilitation is an approach in which the benefit is greater when administered to the patient interactively rather than passively. Therefore, based on the principle that the treatment of stroke patients is “not for the patient”, but “with the patient” as in other areas of rehabilitation [14], this study was carried out to draw attention to this issue by examining the parameters that may influence the participation of patients in rehabilitation.

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