Prevalence of neuropsychiatric disorders and quality of life in post stroke patients in southern India
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Stroke is the third commonest cause of death worldwide after coronary heart disease and cancer of all types. Efficacious treatment until recently has centered around management of risk factors and co-morbid conditions to prevent stroke. Aim and Objectives: To determine the prevalence of neuropsychiatric disorders and the quality of life after stroke. Methodology: Cross-sectional study was performed for six-month duration and diagnosed as stroke and wished to participate were identified and consent was obtained. The prevalence of neuropsychiatric disorders in Trivandrum district by using a neuropsychiatric tool namely Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI). Quality of life was asses using Stroke Specific Quality of Life Scale. Results and Discussion: 52 patients enrolled, 37 were males (71.15%) and 15 were females (28.84%).The total NPI score of patients ranges from 1 to 39. The total NPI mean score was 8.6 with a standard deviation of 10 and median was 4. Total Neuro vegetative Changes score of patients’ ranges from 4 to 6. The total Neuro Vegetative Changes mean score was 5 with a standard deviation of 1 and median was 5. The patients with age group 40-44 and marital status single shows better QOL scores in health and functioning. Conclusion: The improvement of QOL after the completion of the treatment, may not be restored optimally, since majority of the patients are above 60. From the study, it is clear that majority of the stroke patients have adequately severe neurological impairment and need assistance to carryout activities of daily living.
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Kiron S S, Sheeba Damodar, Susmitha G, Saritha M
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