Factors associated with performing activities of daily living in women after suffering a stroke

Andrade, Karízia Vilanova; Souza, Izabel Cristina de; Balsells, Marianne Maia Dutra; Lima, Adman Câmara Soares; Moura, Escolástica Rejane Ferreira; Aquino, Priscila de Souza

doi:10.1590/s1980-220x2018041503560

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“…Additionally, the study notes that male stroke patients constitute the majority (50.7%). Research at Tidar Magelang Regional Hospital indicates a predominance of male stroke patients (Rexrode et al, 2022), while other studies suggest no significant relationship between gender and self-care in carrying out daily activities among stroke patients (Andrade et al, 2020).…”

Section: Patients' Self-carementioning

confidence: 88%

The Relationship between Family Support and Self-care in Stroke Patient

2024

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Background: Stroke is caused by a disruption in blood flow to the brain. Some people die from a stroke, while others are left with disabilities that reduce their self-care, requiring assistance from others to meet their daily needs. The family becomes a crucial source of support when a patient is at home. Purpose: This study examines the correlation between family support and self-care in stroke patients. Methods: The study employed an analytic observational design with a cross-sectional approach. The samples included families and stroke patients. Samples were selected using non-probability purposive sampling, with a sample size of 75 for each group. The instruments used for data collection were the Family Support Questionnaire and the Barthel Index Questionnaire. Data was analyzed using descriptive analysis and Spearman’s rank test. Results: The characteristics of stroke patients indicate an average age of 52 years, with an average time since suffering a stroke being 4.1 months. The gender distribution among patients is nearly equal. Family caregivers, with an average age of 43 years, also show a balanced gender distribution and the majority (49.3%) are partners. Concerning the support received from family caregivers, patients commonly receive emotional support, appreciation support and instrumental support. The analysis revealed a Spearman’s correlation coefficient of p < 0.05 between family support and self-care. Conclusion: This study illustrates the importance of family support in helping improve self-care for patients with stroke undergoing outpatient care and receiving home care from family caregivers. Implications for Nursing: Discharge planning for stroke patients receiving outpatient care needs to highlight the significance of family competence in assisting with home care to enhance patient self-care.

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The Relationship between Family Support and Self-care in Stroke Patient

2024

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“…There is a substantial literature indicating sex disparities in stroke and stroke-related outcomes [2]. Collective evidence indicates women are more likely to: (a) have a stroke over a lifetime due to longer lifespans [3,4], (b) experience strokes at an older age [5], (c) have more severe strokes [6], (d) die of stroke [7], (e) have greater illness at the time of stroke [8] and (f ) have greater long-term post-stroke disability [9] relative to men [10]. There are many reported reasons indicating why women are more likely to have a stroke including: women live longer than men, and older age increases stroke risk.…”

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Heterogeneity among women with stroke: health, demographic and healthcare utilization differentials

Jacobs

Ellis

2021

BMC Women's Health

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Background Although age specific stroke rates are higher in men, women have a higher lifetime risk and are more likely to die from a stroke. Despite this increased severity, most studies focus on male/female differences in stroke onset, patterns of care and stroke-related outcomes. Given that stroke presents differently in men and women, mixed sex studies fail to fully capture heterogeneity among women with stroke and the subsequent impact on their outcomes. This study examined the sociodemographic characteristics, factors related to stroke incidence and post-stroke functional status between young (< 60) and old (≥ 60) women with stroke. Methods Using 5 years of data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), a nationally representative sample of US adults, cohorts of young and old women with stroke were identified. A set of demographic/lifestyle, health services utilization and health status characteristics were used evaluate within gender heterogeneity in three ways. First, disparities in population characteristics were assessed using Chi-Square and t tests. Second, young and old women with stroke were matched with women without stroke in their respective cohorts to determine differences in factors related to stroke incidence. Finally, the determinants of post-stroke functional limitation for the two cohorts were determined. Results Young women with stroke were more likely to be Black, smoke regularly and frequently consume alcohol than older women. Young women were also less likely to engage with their health provider regularly or receive preventative health screenings. Diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high BMI were correlated with an increased relative likelihood of stroke among older women. In contrast, family size, smoking frequency, alcohol consumption and sleep were correlated with an increased prevalence of stroke among young women. Although factors correlated with stroke varied between young and old women, health status and receipt of healthcare were the most significant determinants of post-stroke functional status for both cohorts. Conclusions Health related characteristics were the primary correlates of stroke in older women, whereas post-stroke lifestyle and behaviors are the most significant correlates for younger stroke survivors. These findings suggest that while receipt of health services is essential for preventing stroke in both young and old women, providers should stress the importance of post-stoke lifestyle and behaviors to younger women at risk of stroke using approaches that may be different from older stroke women.

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