Effect of rehabilitation on the quality of life of stroke patients: in Thasae district, Chumphon province

Abstract

             Background: Stroke,a global public health problem,is found more in new patients every year continuously. It is the cause of death and disability and loss of quality of life. Good rehabilitation care is essential for the effective return of patients into society.

              Objectives: To compare the effect of rehabilitation on quality of life between stroke patients after being rehabilitated by Thasae Hospital less than 1 year and more than 1 year.

              Method: Evaluation research was conducted by having stroke patients undergoing rehabilitation from Thasae Hospital during 2016-2020 to do self assessment. A questionnaire was used to collect data of 220 people using a simple random sampling method. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and compared the difference in quality of life scores with the Dependent Student t-test.

              Results: Stroke patients who were rehabilitated by Thasae Hospital for less than 1 year had lower scores of quality of life than those who received 1 year or more of rehabilitation. The mean scores of quality of life were 76.24±3.38 and 112.20±8.53 respectively (P < 0.05).

              Conclusion: Stroke patients who received rehabilitation by Thasae Hospital for 1 year or more had a statistically significant increase in quality of life (t=11.88, p=0.006).Therefore,the development of rehabilitation systems would be used conduct for patient with cerebrovascular disease.