Stroke Survivor Characteristics | n | Median (range) |
---|---|---|
Time since stroke, in months | 21 (3–24) | |
3–8 months | 4 | |
20–24 months | 5 | |
Age in yearsa | 9 | 59 (23–80) |
Gender | ||
Male (female) | 4 (5) | |
Living arrangements | ||
Living with a partner | 6 | |
Living with children or other family member | 2 | |
Living alone | 1 | |
Residence | ||
Urban area | 5 | |
Rural area | 4 | |
Education | ||
Upper secondary education | 3 | |
Higher education < 4 years | 3 | |
Higher education ≥ 4 years | 3 | |
Work status | ||
Pre-stroke | ||
Full time work/studies (100%) | 5 | |
Retired | 4 | |
Post-stroke | ||
Disability leave (100%) | 2 | |
Partial sick leave (50% – 70%) | 3 | |
Retired | 4 | |
ICD-10 Classificationb | ||
Non-traumatic intracerebral hemorrhage (I61) | 3 | |
Cerebral infarction (I63) | 6 | |
Degree of disability at stroke onset (mRS)c | ||
Moderate severe disability (mRS 4) | 1 | |
Moderate disability (mRS 3) | 1 | |
Slight disability (mRS 2) | 5 | |
No significant disability (mRS 1) | 2 | |
Communication disorder at stroke onsetd | ||
Aphasia (self-reported) | 4 | |
Normal speech | 5 | |
Living situation (at the time of the interview) | ||
Dependent living (assistance provided) | 1 | |
Independent living (no assistance provided) | 8 | |
Rehabilitation services (at the time of the interview)e | ||
Physiotherapy (weekly) | 3 | |
None | 6 | |
Fatigue (FSS7)f | 6.4 (4.7–7) | |
Severe fatigue (FSS ≥ 5) | 7 | |
Moderate fatigue (FSS = 4–4.9) | 2 | |
Depression and anxiety (HADS total score)g | 20 (9–23) | |
Likely case of depression and/or anxiety (HADS ≥19) | 5 | |
Possible case of depression and/or anxiety (HADS 15–18) | 2 | |
Normal symptoms of depression and anxiety (HADS < 15) | 2 | |
MoCAh | 26 (22–29) | |
Mild cognitive impairment (MoCA 18–25) | 4 | |
No cognitive impairment (MoCA ≥26) | 5 | |
Self-reported health EQ-VASi | 9 | 40 (30–80) |