Journal article
The combined impact of dependency on caregivers, disability, and coping strategy on quality of life after ischemic stroke
S Dewilde, L Annemans, A Lloyd, A Peeters, D Hemelsoet, Y Vandermeeren, P Desfontaines, R Brouns, G Vanhooren, P Cras, B Michielsens, P Redondo, V Thijs
Health and Quality of Life Outcomes | BMC | Published : 2019
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Abstract
Background: To estimate the additional impact of coping and of being dependent on caregivers, over and above the large effects of disability on utility after ischemic stroke. Methods: A total of 539 patients were recruited into an observational, retrospective study when returning for a check-up between 3 and 36 months after an ischemic stroke. Patients' modified Rankin Scale (mRS), dependency on caregivers, the Brandtstädter and Renner Coping questionnaire (with summary scores: Tenacity of Goal Pursuit (TGP) and Flexible Goal Adjustment (FGA) coping styles), EQ-5D-3 L and co-morbidities were evaluated. Results: In multivariable regression, greater disability (mRS) resulted in large utility l..
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